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Y&R Transcript Tuesday, July 26, 2022

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Nick: I searched everywhere. Ashland didn’t just stumble off into some other room. There’s no trail of blood for us to see where he went.

Victoria: This just makes no sense.

Nick: I saw him fall and hit his head. I checked him. He wasn’t breathing.

Victoria: We both checked his pulse. I mean, I tried to revive him. How is it possible that we’re wrong?

Nick: I think we have to assume that ashland’s alive and that he made it outside and that he got away somehow.

Summer: [ Sighs ] Thanks for suggesting coming here. Part of me just wanted to stay at home and watch harrison sleep after the bullet we dodged with ashland today.

Kyle: Me too. But he’s safe and sound, thanks in part to my mom.

Summer: She showed up for us big time.

Kyle: Mm. And I wanted us to have a little alone time so I can thank you for being such a great stepmom and wife.

Summer: And now business partner.

Kyle: Oh! How could I forget? I think we should toast to that.

Summer: I think so, too. Well, well, well, would you look at that? My brother and your…

Kyle: Niece.

Summer: Right. Would you mind if we went over there? I know that it’s our date night, but I haven’t caught up with noah in forever.

Kyle: I think you just want to spy on the new romance.

Summer: I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Kyle: Don’t get me wrong, I’m on board. I haven’t had a chance to talk to allie, which is kind of embarrassing because we live in the same house, so let’s do it.

Summer: Okay.

Kyle: Hey, guys. Looks like you had the same idea on how to spend your evening.

Noah: Hey, how’s it going?

Allie: Look at you two out and about.

Summer: Seems like you’re settling into your newly adopted city.

Allie: Yeah, well, I have a pretty great tour guide.

Sharon: You look like you are mulling something over. Can I get you something to drink while you’re doing that?

Adam: Sure. Thank you. How — how you doing?

Sharon: Oh, I’m hanging in there. You know, some days are better than others, but I think I’m doing as well as can be expected. How are you?

Adam: I’m okay, you know? Connor is away at camp, and I have decided to move off the ranch for the time being. I’m taking up a room at the grand phoenix.

Sharon: Oh, yeah, I heard about the personnel changes at newman enterprises. Might that be the reason for your move?

Adam: Personnel change? You mean victoria’s return, nick’s rise, and my fall?

Sharon: You know, I have to admit, I was a little surprised that nick decided to go back to the company, but I knew he spent a lot of time thinking it through before he agreed.

Adam: Really? I always thought he was the “go on instinct” kind of guy.

Sharon: Well, to be fair, you both act on reflexes sometimes. Nick told me that you turned down the ceo position at newman media. Might that have been an impetuous decision?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] That was well played. I walked right into that one. But, no, my decision was a calculated, yet defiant declaration of independence from my father.

Sharon: I see. So once you cool down, maybe you’ll change your mind.

Adam: It’s like I’m saying the words, but you’re not hearing them.

Sharon: [ Laughs ] Sorry. It just does seem like a little bit of a knee-jerk reaction, but only because I know how much building newman media into a successful company meant to you.

Adam: Yes, I did build it up, and my family rewarded me by using me and kicking me back to the curb again once victoria, the anointed, reappeared. I have tried for the last time to be a part of the inner circle, but they will not allow it and I don’t want it. I have finally cut ties with victor.

Nick: There’s no sign of him back there.

Victoria: He must’ve —

[ Sighs ] I don’t know, he got up and left. There’s no other explanation.

Nick: He had no pulse.

Victoria: Maybe we were wrong about that. Maybe there was a pulse, but it was just too faint, so we didn’t detect it. But obviously, ashland is alive because he walked away. That’s — there’s no other explanation, nick. I mean, the good news is you didn’t kill him.

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Kyle: I think we’ve earned ourselves a cocktail. I’ll grab us drinks, okay?

Noah: I’ll go with you.

Summer: Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa. Not so fast. Why don’t you sit here with me? I haven’t had a chance to catch up with noah since mariah and tessa’s wedding.

Kyle: Oh. Want to carry drinks with me?

Allie: Sure.

Kyle: Let’s go.

Summer: So…

Noah: So what?

Summer: So what’s with that smirk?

Noah: Oh, come on, you live with allie. You can’t be blind to her charms.

Summer: And apparently, she’s not blind to yours either.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Kyle: This is perfect, ’cause I was hoping to grab a moment alone with you. Not for any specific reason. I’ve just been busy moving my family back from genoa city and this new gig with marchetti. I haven’t had a chance to get to know you better, and I’d like to.

Noah: I like that, too. And I totally get why you’re busy with work and family, especially diane.

Kyle: Ah, you’re not one for small talk.

Allie: I just figured we have spent so much of our lives not knowing that each other existed, that why not just cut straight to the meaty part, right? Unless I offended you in any way.

Kyle: No, not at all. I appreciate the directness. It’s a nice change of pace. So, are you one of the people who is angry with my mother?

Allie: I am team undecided. Look, she used me to get to jack, and that was upsetting. But then she has also just been nice to me ever since. I will say this, though. She does have a lot of enemies in town.

Kyle: She has done more than a few questionable things.

Allie: And there are people who are willing to try to forgive her, and there are others who want.

Kyle: That’s right.

Allie: You know, there is a lot of curiosity about where my sympathies lie.

Kyle: Really?

Allie: Oh, yeah.

Kyle: Sorry you got caught up in that.

Allie: It’s fine. I’m not too worried about it. I’m pretty good at steering myself away from trouble, and I’m pretty motivated to do that these days. For the first time in a long time, my future’s looking pretty bright.

Kyle: Noah have something to do with that?

Allie: Perhaps. Hey, I do have one other question for you.

Kyle: Shoot.

Allie: Okay.

Allie: Is being and abbott as perfect as it appears to be?

Victoria: Dad, how did you know to come here?

Victor: I had a security detail following you ever since I learned that ashland locke was back in town.

Victoria: Yeah, I know. I’ve seen them.

Victor: They were discreetly stationed in a car outside the house tonight.

Nick: Did they see ashland? Is he alive?

Chance: Hey. Got here as soon as I could.

Victor: Chance.

Chance: What happened with ashland? Is everyone okay?

Sharon: I didn’t mean to doubt your intentions. What I meant was I’ve seen you go down this road before a few times, and you never get very far.

Adam: Well, I assure you that this time is different.

Sharon: Hey, if this really is you making a clean break from victor, I applaud it.

Adam: And yet you support nick rejoining the family fold?

Sharon: Well, you and nick are very different.

Adam: Ah. [ Chuckles ] I’m gonna take that as a compliment. Look, I know that you have always thought that I needed to define myself in a way that is separate from my father.

Sharon: Yes, that’s because the tortured dynamic between the two of you is responsible for your worst tendencies and actions. I mean, you’re either trying to prove something to him or you’re punishing him for some perceived wrongdoing.

Adam: Yeah, you’re right. That’s why the only way for me to truly be free is to make a clean break, because trying to prove myself under the newman umbrella, under victor’s control, is impossible. As much as he says he’s gonna give me a autonomy, it just isn’t true. He just wants to be able to take back the reins whenever it suits him.

Sharon: I get that. And I agree. But this last go-round at newman media, I mean, the last few months, I have seen some glimpses of the good man that I know you to be at your core. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but… maybe sally had some influence on you and maybe she helped get you there? Hi, I’m denise.

Victoria: Ashland showed up at the house earlier uninvited.

Chance: I heard that you two had split. I don’t know much of the specific details, but we don’t have to get into that right now. Why don’t you just walk me through what happened here tonight?

Victoria: I recently made it clear to ashland that — that I wanted nothing more to do with him going forward. And obviously, ashland had a hard time accepting that. He showed up at the house, the back door, wanting to talk. I let him come in so he could say his piece. And he started rambling. He said some — some pretty awful things to me.

[ Sighs ] And when I insisted that there was no future for the two of us, he — he just grew more agitated.

Chance: Take a minute if you need to.

Victoria: No, I’m fine. At one point, he grabbed me, and that’s when I knew that he was gonna hurt me.

Chance: Did he hurt you?

Victoria: No, I was able to get away from him, and that’s when nicholas showed up. Thank god. Because I knew at that point — I knew that ashland was gonna kill me.

Adam: Well, you might as well hear this from me since it’ll be public knowledge soon enough. But sally and i have ended our relationship.

Sharon: Oh, wow. Well, I’m sorry to hear that.

Adam: You are? I mean, I didn’t peg you as a member of the sally spectra fan club.

Sharon: Well, I definitely wasn’t, and she and i certainly are not friends. But, you know, she seemed to care about you. I mean, she supported you extricating yourself from your complicated family dynamic. And I don’t know, she seemed to get you and vice versa.

Adam: But you just said you didn’t know that well, so what makes you think that?

Sharon: Actually, sally came to see me a while ago to talk to me about you.

Adam: I’m — I’m sorry, sharon. She should not have done that.

Sharon: Yeah, I was pretty suspicious at first, but ultimately, I became convinced that she did it because she cares about you.

Adam: Well, the truth is that sally and i were holding each other back.

Adam: How was she holding you back?

Adam: She wasn’t exactly a popular choice with certain people.

Sharon: Well, you know, you can be an acquired taste yourself sometimes.

Adam: Hmm. Point taken. But it just — it just got too complicated.

Adam: Okay, well, you said that you don’t care about what victor thinks or nick or victoria, so it can’t be that.

Adam: There were a lot of other factors, and I just — I really don’t want to get into the details.

Sharon: Hey, it’s me you’re talking to — the person that you can be honest with, and I can be honest with you. You know, you were the first person I was able to reveal the full extent of my grief to when rey died. I really am grateful for that, and I’d like to return the favor.

Adam: Maybe I wanted to let her fly without me holding her back. I was setting her free so she could soar, okay? You, of all people, should know that I can be a debilitating weight, you know? Albatross around the neck of anyone who cares about me.

Sharon: [ Chuckles ] Okay. I’m sure you hurt her, but I don’t believe all that. Come on.

Sally: You were lying to me. I knew it. I could sense it in my soul. You think you’re doing me a favor, but it is a favor that I don’t want. All I want is to be with you. I mean, you’re barely older than okay, being an abbott definitely has its upsides,

Kyle: [ Laughs ] Okay, being an abbott definitely has its upsides, but it can still be a roller coaster, and you’ll figure that out if you stick around, which I hope you will.

Allie: Yeah, it’s looking more and more likely.

Kyle: I’m sorry I never got to know your dad, my brother.

Allie: Yeah, the fact that he is your brother, it’s weird. I mean, you’re barely older than I am.

Kyle: Learning you had a whole new family that you never knew existed, it must have been bizarre for you.

Allie: Yeah. Yeah. And I really wasn’t sure if I’d have a relationship with any of you, but from the very first moment I met jack, he has been nothing but wonderful. And then there’s traci, abby, billy — they’ve all been so warm and so welcoming.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ]

Allie: But I knew ashley was skeptical of me at first.

[ Chuckles ] But I feel like she has really come to trust and accept me as part of the family.

Kyle: Yeah, she can be tough and protective.

Allie: Oh, yeah.

Kyle: Just like most of the women in the family. But I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Allie: I agree, and I feel very lucky to be included in that group. Hey, I’m also thrilled to be joining jabot.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Allie: I’m sorry we’re just missing each other there.

Kyle: Well, I’m not going anywhere exactly. I’ll just be overseeing a new division, so I’ll still be there.

Allie: That’s true.

Kyle: I’m glad you found your place.

Allie: Yeah. Yeah, I am, too.

Noah: Why don’t you sit down? I want to talk to you about something.

Summer: Okay. What’s going on? You’re making me nervous.

Noah: I am leaving new hope.

Summer: What? Why? Wait, does this mean that you’re leaving genoa city? Like, seriously, as soon as i get back.

Noah: No, I’m not leaving town. I’m just leaving new hope.

Summer: Okay, phew. I got to be honest, I’m kind of not that surprised. I mean, this has always sort of felt like a stopgap for you. I’m sure dad’s gonna be disappointed, though.

Noah: I thought the same. I didn’t think he’d take it well, but we talked earlier, and he was surprisingly accepting. I know he wanted me to fill in over at new hope now that he’s back at newman, but he understood it just wasn’t the right fit for me.

Summer: Dad’s pretty good about putting his kids’ happiness first.

Noah: Yeah, we got lucky that way.

Summer: We did. You know, when I went over to milan, he flew over with me. He helped me get all settled in, even though I knew he did not want me to leave genoa city.

Noah: This might be a little too analytical, but, you know, maybe dad’s always been a little bit more hands-off because grandpa had such a heavy hand in his kids lives.

Summer: Yeah. Dad wants something different for us.

Chance: Okay. Do you think you can continue?

Nick: Maybe I’ll take the next bit. When I got here, ashland was in a total rage, acting like a crazy person. He was screaming at me to stay out of it, to just mind my own business, but obviously I wasn’t gonna leave my sister here alone with him, so I told her to go and call the police.

Victoria: That’s when I ran into the kitchen.

Nick: And he tried to go after her. Then I stopped him, you know, and it got physical. We were pushing each other and…

[ Sighs ] I socked him in the jaw, and then he fell down. He hit his head on the fireplace. I was yelling at him to get up, and he wouldn’t answer me, so I knelt down to check on him to find a pulse, and I couldn’t find one.

Victoria: That’s when I came back in from the other room and I saw him lying on the ground unconscious and he was bleeding. I checked his pulse too, and, um, I even tried to resuscitate him.

Nick: It all happened so fast, you know? All I wanted to do was protect my sister. But I’m telling you, ashland was completely out of control. But the idea that I may have taken someone’s life, even as someone as terrible as ashland, you know, it was really messing with me. So I needed to go outside and get some air, so I took off out the front, and victoria followed me, you know, just to make sure I was okay.

Victor: So obviously my son acted out of self-defense. Trying to protect his sister from this monster.

Chance: Well, based off everyone’s interpretations, I agree with you. I’m very sorry that this happened. I’m glad nick was here to intervene. But I do have a question. Where’s ashland now?

Victoria: Uh…well, the thing is…

Nick: We have no idea. After I was able to calm down and get my head right, we came back inside. He was gone. Ashland was just gone.

Sharon: I think I’m gonna leave you two alone to discuss things.

Adam: Yeah, I should probably go.

Sally: No, don’t even try. Okay. You can stop lying now. I just heard everything that you said to sharon. And I really don’t know whether to be furious with you or to wrap my arms around you and tell you that I love you because now I know that you still love me, too.

Adam: What are you talking about? I didn’t say anything about loving you.

Sally: Okay, you know, I’m not gonna let you get away with that. I just heard it with my own ears. You said that you were setting me free to let me soar. I don’t know why you have this idea in your head that you’re making some grand gesture so that I can keep my job, but it’s crazy.

Adam: No, I think you misunderstood what I was saying.

Sally: No, I did not. You keep telling me that you broke up with me so you could look better in victor’s eyes. That’s a lie. It’s a lie. You don’t care what victor thinks. I just heard you telling sharon as much.

Adam: Well, that’s because I was lying to sharon. I wasn’t lying to you.

Sally: Why would you do that? Why wouldn’t you tell her the same thing that you told me if it’s the truth?

Adam: Because I care about sharon’s opinion, and I didn’t want her thinking that I still had issues with my father, so it was easier and it was cleaner to make her think that my actions were noble.

Sally: Still not buying it.

Adam: Look, sharon has intimate knowledge of my history, and I know that she was gonna tell me that I shouldn’t be affected by his influence. So it was easier to have a preemptive lie to avoid her judgment. Okay? You starting to get it now? I don’t know how much clearer I can be.

Sally: It just seems like you’re scrambling to come up with an explanation.

Adam: Yeah, because you keep following me around, listening in to all the conversations that I’m having, sally.

Sally: I’m not following you.

Adam: No, I think you are. And actually, it’s making you seem pathetic and it’s making you seem desperate.

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Sally: Can you really say that you don’t miss that? That you don’t miss us? I don’t care what your brother or your sister think of me and I don’t give a damn about victor’s opinions, so you can spin whatever story it is that you want about our breakup to me, to your family, or to sharon, and you can even lie to yourself, but that kiss — that was the truth. You love me as much as I love you. Why can’t you get that through you thick skull? I don’t care if I continue to work at newman media. It is just a job. What you and I have is so much more.

Adam: Stop it. Okay, just stop it. You’re making a fool out of yourself, okay? You can believe it or you can not believe it, sally, but we are done. You have no choice but to move on.

Chance: It’s a pretty sharp edge. If he hit this hard enough to draw that much blood, I’m sure he concussed himself.

Nick: That fall knocked him out. That’s why vick and I thought that he was dead.

Chance: Yeah, well, sometimes a pulse can be tough to find. I mean, the guy must have been alive. Bodies just don’t disappear like this. Still, if he was able to stumble out of here, especially after being knocked unconscious like that, he had to be weak and disoriented. You know, he’s a tough guy from making out of the house at all. Victoria, I got in the car and left right after you called me. So would you say that was about 15 minutes after all this?

Victor: What are you suggesting?

Summer: You definitely get the credit for putting a smile back on my brother’s face and for giving him a good reason to stay in town. Don’t tell anyone, but I kind of like having you around.

Noah: Yeah, I feel the same way, but if any of you say anything, I’ll deny it.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ]

Allie: I’m not the only reason that noah’s sticking around. Tell them, it’s exciting.

Noah: I have this new idea. I want to take the entire glam vibe from mariah and tessa’s wedding and open up a new nightclub. Heavy on the art, kind of a lounge-y vibe.

Summer: That sounds cool.

Kyle: Yeah. Genoa city could really use a place like that. When are you planning on getting it off the ground?

Noah: Well, I’m putting together a pitch for grandpa right now because I kind of want to transform the top of the tower.

Summer: I don’t mean to be a downer, but I think you might have just hit your first roadblock. We hit the bike trails every weekend

Noah: What, you got a problem with my plan already?

Summer: Yeah. A grandpa-shaped problem. I mean, he kind of likes having the top of the tower in the newman building. He uses it a lot. He uses it as sort of like a second office. I’m not sure he’s gonna go for turning it into a nightclub with a glam vibe.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ] I don’t think victor knows what glam vibe is.

Noah: I beg to differ, my friend. Have you seen pictures of him in the ’70s? Dude was a stud.

Kyle: I have.

Summer: True.

Kyle: And I stand corrected. But he was less of a bowie and more of a burt reynolds.

Noah: Yeah.

Allie: Who’s burt reynolds?

Noah: Are you ser– okay. We have a movie marathon in our future.

[ Chuckles ]

Allie: Okay, well, I’ve only met your grandfather once, so I’m not an expert here, but from what I hear, he’s a really great businessman and great businessmen can see a great idea. Didn’t you guys have a ton of fun at the wedding?

Summer: Well, yeah, I mean, we had a great time, but unfortunately, grandpa wasn’t there to witness it. I just think you might have a hard time convincing him of this one. I hope I’m wrong, though, but… you know what? I think I might have another idea for you.

Noah: Oh, yeah, what’s that?

Summer: My mom’s hotel. There’s this amazing space on the top floor that would be kind of perfect for what you’re going for.

Noah: Huh. Yeah, I hadn’t really thought about the grand phoenix. I mean, it’s already an upscale destination.

Kyle: Actually might be a better fit for the vibe you’re going for.

Summer: Ooh, ooh, if you could get it ready in time, maybe we could host marchetti’s winter fashion show there.

Noah: Okay, thank you for the idea, but let me think on it for a little bit, okay? I know, and I’m kind of dead set on transforming the top of the tower already, but if it doesn’t work with grandpa, I promise I’ll keep you in mind.

Summer: Okay. Sounds good. But let’s raise a toast. To new possibilities.

Allie: Hear, hear.

Noah: Hear, hear.

Sally: Thank you.

Sharon: Are you okay?

Sally: No, I’M…not.

Sharon: Do you want to talk about it?

Sally: Yeah. Yeah, I think I do. I always pride myself on knowing what’s what, on being able to read people. That’s like my thing. But, I mean, adam’s latest moves have my head spinning, and I just don’t know what to believe.

Sharon: Do you mind if I ask what happened between the two of you?

Sally: He claimed that he lost everything because of me, that being with me tainted his image in his father’s eyes. But then I just heard him telling you the exact opposite thing, which is exactly what I assumed all along, that he just broke up with me out of some favor to me and my career. But then when I confronted him about it, he told me that he was lying to you so you didn’t think badly of him. And now I just — my head is spinning and I have whiplash.

Sharon: Well, sometimes adam, he can be hard to understand.

Sally: The last time I came to you for insight on adam’s relationship with victor, you were really helpful. So can I ask you this? Am I fooling myself? Because honestly, I thought I knew adam, but now I just don’t know.

Sharon: I don’t know for sure what’s going on with adam, but as far as the differing stories, I agree that’s confusing, but I’m guessing the truth is somewhere in the middle.

Sally: How so?

Sharon: Well, he just got through telling me that he’s done with his father forever, which I find very hard to believe. But I can accept that he might feel that he needs to step away. And that will give you a chance to prove yourself at newman media without your relationship with him tainting people’s perception of you.

Sally: Well, I mean, if that’s the truth — and I want to believe that it is — shouldn’t that be my call? My battle to fight? Because despite what people think, adam has never influenced things for me. He always let me prove myself in my own way. So why is he suddenly doubting my ability to do that?

Sharon: I can’t speak to that. But I do know that it is a newman trait to think you’re doing right by protecting people even when they haven’t asked for protection. Much like what happened with victoria. Everyone moved in to save her from ashland.

Sally: Well, if adam is wounding me in some misguided attempt to help me, then I think I can forgive him. But I just don’t know how to get through to him so we can find our way past it. How can I stop him from being so damn noble and just go back to loving me again?

Chance: I’m here to help. And the best way that I can do that is to know precisely what happened here. Now, I’m asking questions based off what I’m seeing. Just trying to make sense of everything.

Victor: Now I’m taking orders in myself now. If you don’t mind my saying so, seemingly ashland still had a pulse because he walked out of here on his own.

Nick: And went where? I’m telling you, the condition he was in, he couldn’t have gotten far.

Chance: How about his car? Did you see it when you got here? No, it’s part of the reason why I was so surprised to find him here.

Victoria: He came in the back door, so maybe he’s parked out back or on a side street.

Chance: Okay, well, I’ll get some officers to search the area, keep an eye out for him on foot and for his vehicle.

Victoria: Thank you.

Chance: Again, victoria, I’m really sorry that this happened. I hadn’t realized things had deteriorated with him so much.

Victoria: I’m just grateful for your help now.

Nick: So what do we do next? I mean, should we tell summer and kyle that ashland’s around. He could go after harrison?

Victor: No, son, I think that’s not a good idea. I don’t think we should alarm them unnecessarily, you know? Besides that, harrison’s probably asleep at the abbotts’, and talking about that, why don’t you send a squad car over to that neighborhood and have them check it out, okay?

Chance: I can do that, but I wouldn’t worry. I doubt he makes it that far. If he’s smart, the first place he’s going is the hospital. I will find ashland. And when I do, would you like to press charges?

Victoria: Yes, I want him arrested and put away so nothing like this ever happens again. How did olay top expensive creams?

Sharon: I really wish there were an easy answer, but unfortunately, when it comes to adam, there often is not.

Sally: Yeah, learning that the hard way. But I still can’t help loving him.

Sharon: I think there is truth to the notion that your success at newman media was precarious at best as long as you were involved with him. You must know by now that victoria does not like or trust him.

Sally: You think? She doesn’t exactly hide her feelings.

Sharon: Well, it’s been that way for a long time, unfortunately.

Sally: Yeah, definitely picked up on some vibes by association from her.

Sharon: And now that he is back at the newman family business, nick will be part of the equation too. And there was a time when their relationship had cooled down, when adam had donated a kidney to my daughter faith, but they still have a complicated and tempestuous history. I think that nick wavers between tolerance and outright hatred for his brother.

Sally: I know that adam is a flawed and complicated guy. I just don’t understand why the family dynamics have to figure in so heavily into our relationship. I mean, why does victor and nikki and victoria and nick always have to be so intimately involved in every single thing?

Sharon: Because they’re newmans. They come as a package deal. I think maybe the important question here is how much do you value your job at newman media?

Sally: I have told adam over and over that it is not remotely as important to me as he is.

Sharon: Well, if that’s the case, you’ll just have to find a way to prove that to him.

Sally: Can you really say that you don’t miss that? That you don’t miss us?

Chance: Okay. I think I’m done here. I’m gonna get as many eyes as I can on the roads as soon as possible, start looking for this guy.

Victor: Alright.

Chance: Before I go, is there anything else you need to tell me? Anything you might have forgotten, maybe left out? You see, in situations like this, no detail is too small.

Nick: Am I missing anything?

Victoria: I don’t think so.

Nick: We’re good.

Victor: I think we have covered all the salient facts of the evening.

Chance: Okay, well, I’ll contact you once I locate him.

Victor: Alright. Chance.

Nick: Alright, he’s gone. You want to tell us what really happened here tonight?

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Y&R Update Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Christine

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At Victoria’s place, Nick asked if Victor knew more about Ashland’s disappearance than he was letting on. Victor stated that he didn’t know anything. Victoria worried about what Ashland was going to do next, and her father and brother promised her she’d be safe. Victor was certain the cops would find Ashland. He invited Victoria to stay at the ranch, and she said she’d pack a bag. Nick thought they should have someone clean up this place after the investigation so Victoria didn’t have to come back to it looking like this. Victor agreed. Nick didn’t understand how Ashland made it out of the house when he wasn’t breathing and had no pulse. Victoria said Ashland was so angry with her that he was unstoppable. Victor was glad Ashland didn’t kill Victoria tonight. Nick said he was just trying to protect his sister. He asked if Victor would’ve done anything different. Victor said he would’ve done the exact same thing – in fact, he’d risk his life for any of his kids. However, Victor thought Nick might have put himself in a tough legal situation. Nick agreed, but that paled in comparison to thinking he’d killed someone. He was prepared to face the consequences. Victor said Nick was a good person, and Victor promised to take care of things. Nick said he’d take care of things at the house while Victor took Victoria to the ranch. He said he might even burn some sage to get rid of the bad energy. Victoria hugged Nick and said she wasn’t sure what she’d do without him. He was just glad she was okay. Victor and Victoria left. Nick flashed back to the key events of the night, then he paced around the room. He saw Ashland’s ring on the floor.

Victoria and Victor took a detour to Newman to pick up some files she needed for a meeting tomorrow. He understood that she wanted to work in a situation like this, because he tended to do the same thing. Nikki walked in and was surprised they were here at this hour. Victoria and Victor explained that Victoria would be staying at the ranch because Ashland came by the house in a rage, and Nick protected Victoria. They didn’t go into more detail. Nick called to ask about the ring. Victoria explained it was a Valentine’s day gift to Ashland that he brought to the house and waved around. Victoria remembered Ashland putting the ring back in his shirt pocket. Nick wondered how it got on the floor. All Victoria knew was that she never wanted to see that ring again.

Victoria told Nikki everything that happened tonight. She said while she was in the kitchen about to call the police, she thought she heard Ashland say he was going to finish what he came to do. When she went back into the room, he was on the floor, and Nick was checking for a pulse. Victoria finished the story and wondered how it was that Ashland was gone, even though he didn’t have a pulse. Nikki didn’t know. Victoria said when Ashland came after her, she’d sworn she would do whatever it took to fight him off. If Nick hadn’t come, Victoria said she could’ve killed Ashland. Nikki was relieved neither of her kids killed Ashland, so they didn’t have anything to apologize for or regret. Victor agreed with Nikki. He said the most important thing was that the family was safe.

Chance was at Crimson Lights instructing an officer to keep an eye out for Ashland. Michael walked up. He’d heard the news from Victor, and he fished for updates on Ashland. Chance wondered if Victor sent Michael on this fishing expedition. Michael said he was the Newman attorney, and he cared about the family. Michael thought Victor was entitled to have information on the search for the man who tried to kill his daughter. Michael noted that Chance and Victoria were family, through Abby. Chance said he still had to play it by the book, and he wasn’t going to let his father-in-law interfere with the investigation. Chance had already told the Newmans he’d contact them once he located Locke. Michael made it clear that he was willing to relay anything Chance heard. Chance excused himself.

Victor stepped into the hallway of Newman Enterprises to take a call from Michael. Victor asked if he was still watching Chance. He was, but there wasn’t anything to report yet. Ashland hadn’t been found.

Back in the office, Nikki couldn’t imagine what it was like for Victoria to be attacked in her home again. Victoria said when Ashland came at her, it triggered a heavy rush of memories about JT. Victoria noted that JT was violent because of a brain tumor, and it had nothing to do with her, but she brought Ashland and his chaos into the family. Nikki said Victoria fell in love with the wrong person, and everyone in the family had made that same mistake. Victoria admitted she kept falling for damaged men she deluded herself into thinking she could fix, like a struggling company that she could buy and make profitable. Nikki didn’t think it was bad that Victoria wanted to see the best in people she loved. Victoria said she had a blind spot in relationships – they all warned her about Ashland, and she didn’t listen. She said she forced the family to accept Ashland and made excuses for his lies and he did exactly what Nick and everyone else said he would. She wasn’t sure how to forgive herself.

Nikki didn’t know why Victoria felt guilty. Victoria said she didn’t take all the blame. She felt disgusted by what Ashland did. It felt so good to turn the tables on him and make him pay. Victoria said that Ashland looked so defeated when she left him in NY, and she thought something may have shattered in him. She’d wanted to punish Ashland and hurt him the way he hurt her and get some revenge. Nikki said that if Bobby DeFranco, because they were going to call this monster by his real name, didn’t realize that every predator was someone’s prey, he’d learned a valuable lesson. “Nobody messes with the Newmans. His feelings got hurt. That’s on him,” Nikki said. Victoria never thought of it like that. Nikki thought the way Victoria was feeling was understandable, since she was a caring, forgiving person, and she once loved this man. Nikki said Bobby was never the man he’d made Victoria believe he was, and he never deserved Victoria or her sympathy. Victor came in and said he couldn’t agree more.

Nick walked into Crimson Lights just as Michael ended the call. Nick correctly assumed Michael was talking with Victor. Michael was sorry for what Nick had been through. Nick asked for an update. Michael didn’t think there was any news. Michael asked how Nick was holding up. Nick wanted Ashland to disappear, but he didn’t want to have a role in taking a man’s life. He wondered if Ashland was hurt or suffering. Michael said Nick was a good man who had every right to protect his sister and himself. Nick just wanted Ashland to be found. Michael said he would be, and justice would be served. Michael told Nick to try and get some rest.

Nick went to the patio and thanked Chance again for his help. Nick gave Chance the ring, explaining that Ashland had put it in his pocket. Chance asked if the ring fell out. Nick didn’t know. He said maybe Ashland took the ring out to look at it. Chance put the ring in an evidence bag and thanked Nick for bringing it to him. Nick asked about the search. Chance thought it was odd that Locke hadn’t been found yet, but he said they would locate him. Chance asked if Nick had anything else he wanted to get off his chest. He didn’t. Chance got a call. Nick asked if it was about Ashland. Chance didn’t want Nick getting involved. Nick wanted to be able to give Victoria something to put her mind at ease. Chance said there was no positive ID, but there was a car at the bottom of a ravine. Nick wanted to go to the scene, but Chance refused to let him get involved.

Back at Newman Enterprises, Nikki wanted to get Victoria to the ranch to rest. Victoria thanked Victor, and he said he’d always protect her. Michael showed up, and he waited for the ladies to leave before he talked to Victor. Michael said he was informed by a member of Victor’s team that the police found Ashland’s car. Victor asked if Ashland was inside. Michael nodded. “Good,” Victor said.

Adam woke up in his suite and saw Sally sitting on the couch. He asked what she was doing here, and she said she was like one of those ghosts in a Dickens novel, here to give him a chance to make the right choice, so they could reclaim their future. He was frustrated that she ignored everything he told her earlier and broke into his room. She held up a key card and said it was their room. She’d told the lady they always saw when they rented this room that Adam forgot to give her a key. He asked how she knew where to find him. She knew he’d come to the place where they made so many memories and where they felt safe and understood. She said she understood him. He told her she was reading way too much into where he decided to sleep tonight. She knew he left the ranch because he was angry with Victor. He said she was only repeating things he told her. She felt he’d opened up to her because of their connection. He said he purposely got her to fall in love with him. She knew that she wasn’t just another one of his conquests, because she pursued him.

Adam wanted Sally to stop acting like this. She said he had to know she wasn’t just going to give up. He thought she’d have the self respect not to keep throwing herself at someone who didn’t want her. She said she had enough self confidence to take what he dished out until he dropped his defenses. He insisted that he didn’t want a future with her. She had tears in her eyes, and she said she knew what they still had, and she didn’t want to lose it.

Adam said he didn’t mean to hurt Sally. She told him that if this was an apology it wasn’t a good one. He told her she didn’t need love to succeed at Newman Media. She knew that, but she wanted love in her life, and she wanted to be with him above anything else. She told him he wasn’t an expert on her. She knew he was aware that her parents vanished from her life when she was very young, and she and her sister had to fend for themselves. This left a black hole where her heart should’ve been. She was glad she had her sister and grandmother. Every time she reached high and fell hard, her grandmother and sister were there, but something was always missing. He suggested she should call her family. She ordered him not to give her advice – she knew what was best for her. So many times, she thought she found the perfect job or man of her dreams, but she got her heart broken or her hopes dashed. She never let it break her spirit, because she knew the right man was out there. When she met Adam, that black hole vanished. She felt like she’d known him her whole life and in every universe. “This is our time. This is the right place to be. And all of the stars are aligned,” she said. She said she wasn’t his enemy, and she’d never stood between him and his family or him and anything he wanted, because he wanted those same things, and they could have those things together. She told him to just admit he still loved her and that she was good for him. She implored her to stop resisting and start working with him so they could find their way back to each other.

Adam told Sally that was beautiful, but he didn’t feel the same way she did. She told him to remember when they first started working together. They’d wanted each other so badly, but they knew if they got too close they’d burn up in each other’s atmosphere. She said he’d never met another woman like her, and he’d been waiting for her his whole life. He coolly said that was then, and he’d moved on. She scoffed. She wasn’t sure if he was pretending he didn’t love her or if he’d actually convinced himself that he didn’t, but she knew him well enough to know he’d eventually realize this was a catastrophic mistake. She said the sad thing was he probably wouldn’t realize what a massive screw up this was until it was too late and she’d moved on. She asked him to think about what he’d be losing if he let her slip away.

Adam said he’d thought this through and what was done was done. Sally said okay and wished him a good night. He asked if they were done, just like that. She said yes, but she was going to resign from Newman Media first thing in the morning. He told her she couldn’t do that – she loved that job. She said she didn’t want it anymore because it may have cost her her happiness. Adam fixed himself a drink, then he booked a flight to Las Vegas.

Sally ran into Nick at Crimson Lights and asked if his world was falling apart and he wished he could get a do-over. He asked how she could tell, and she said he looked like hell and misery loved company. She offered to buy him a coffee.

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GH Transcript Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Posted on July 27, 2022 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

good morning. Oh. Oh, thank you. Mmm. Oh, my god. That’s really strong coffee. Oh, I’m sorry. Yeah, I added a couple extra scoops, and I couldn’t sleep last night. I have to get through trina’s trial today. Yeah. Is it too much? It’s fine. I like it.

[ Chuckles ] You were out late, huh? What was up? I went for a run last night, and I took a longer route than usual. And that route led you to sonny? Excuse me. Um…a-aaron. Right? Yeah. Hi. Nina. Um, one of our servers — he just called in, matthew, and we’re already short-staffed, so can you fill in for him? Thank you! Um, I’m a bartender. I’m not waitstaff. No, no, no, I realize that, but it would really help us out if you could pitch in. You know, you’re not going to get busy here until lunch. I’m in the middle of prep. I don’t think you know what my job is like. Um, aaron, I think you have the time. You’ve been here, like, what, a whole day? Is mrs. Quartermaine around? It doesn’t matter how long I have been here. I am co-owner, and I am telling you to pitch in. Oh, I know all about you. I read the article in the invader. I know how you stole that baby, how you stole ms. Corinthos’s husband, and now you’ve stolen this hotel. She was an awesome boss, so I’ll be taking my orders from mrs. Quartermaine and not you. You need to watch your mouth. You don’t talk to your boss like that. You okay? Every person who testified yesterday knows I’m innocent. But that ada kept twisting their words around, making it sound like they were covering up for me, asking them questions they didn’t know the answer to. Why would that jury believe in me now? You don’t lose hope. Every person that testified yesterday, they came out swinging. They took every chance they could to protect and defend you. We’re taggerts. This ain’t over till it’s over. Agreed. And when that jury decides, it’ll be in your favor. Oh. Missed you last night. Oh. Mm. Did you get any sleep at all? I missed you too, baby. Yeah. Um… tj managed to sneak me in one of the on-call rooms for a quick snooze. Mm-hmm. I definitely wanted to be close… just in case oz’s condition changed. He’s still in a medically induced coma. Yeah, no, I know. I checked as soon as I got here. Why aren’t you at the courthouse? Well, I’m on my way. I just had a check on a couple of my patients first, so… how’s trina doing? I don’t know. She’s just been so quiet this morning. She left with her dad. Mm. Did you talk to taggert at all or…? No, not yet. Okay, well, talk to me. Tell me how yofound this guy, curtis. Tell me what happened. I’d like to know the same thing. Hi. Um, I’m calling to check on the status of my father. He’s, um, a patient and came in with a drug overdose last night. Oz haggerty.

[ Door opens ] Oh. Good morning. I was, uh, just on my way out. No, you don’T. Time’s up, esme. Are you sure you don’t want me to go with you to the courthouse? I know how worried you are about trina. Oh, I am. But it’s okay. I’ll be fine. That’s sweet, though. You’ve been very sweet this morning. Oh, speaking of sweet… mm. Call me as soon as you know anything. Yeah. I will. What’s that? It’s here. What is? Our future. I didn’t win the lawsuit, but everybody knows I wrote that song.

Our divorce papers. Did you know martin was sending them? I was under the impression that he was still reviewing them. Well, he did. According to this, it all looks good and… just needs our signatures. Well…we needn’t worry about them now. You have enough on your plate worrying about trina. You should probably get going. Well, we may as well get it over with, you know, especially because I’m gonna be at the courthouse any– I can’t sign them. Quit stalling. What’s your answer? Are you going to exonerate trina so that you can learn who your birth mother is — yes or no? That is not something I can just decide overnight. Well, we’re testifying today, so you need to make a decision now. Right, so you can just go crawling to trina about your noble gesture? I haven’t said anything to trina. I don’t care what she thinks of me at this point. Oh, please. Give me a break. Trina is innocent. The only thing that I care about is making sure that she doesn’t go to prison. But you don’t give a damn if I go there? I don’t even think it’s possible for me to get trina off the hook without going to jail myself. You’ll figure it out. Scheming is second nature to you, esme. You’ve been manipulating people and situations since the day that we met. I never manipulated you. I loved you. Everything I did, I did for you. You were the one who wanted to break up your father and ava. And, yes, maybe I took some things too far, but I did that because we were a — a team and we loved each other — at least I thought so. I’ve heard this all before. What’s your answer? Are you taking my deal? I’m not sure your offer is worth helping trina. She’s the reason that I lost you. I wasn’t expecting to see you here today. I took a personal day. I wanted to support you. Trina, I’m so sorry for what I said on the stand. I feel terrible that my testimony could give the jury any cause to doubt you. That ada is definitely doing her job. She’s convinced I’m guilty. Well, she’s wrong. Lucky you have such a smart lawyer. I thought I’d blown it for you completely. At least, when she cross-examined me, she gave me a chance to explain to the jury that the only reason you were in the highsider was to try and get the bartender to id esme. But I should have done a better job with my original testimony and figured out a way to dodge ada arden’s questions. Stop. I’m not in the least bit upset with you. So give yourself a break, okay? I’m upset with myself… and I’m going to make it up to you if you’ll let me. I heard you were quite the hero last night. Is this an official interrogation, commissioner? I’m sure you’re both upset with me after my testimony yesterday, but I was under oath, and I had to answer arden’s questions honestly. No one expected anything otherwise. Really? Because I can tell curtis is holding something back. So, go ahead, curtis. Let me have it. Unbelievable. Sonny came running to you. After the way he’s treated you? What did he say? Never mind what he said. I want to hear what you have to say. Well, like I said, I went for a run, and, yes, I took a longer route than usual. I saw sonny get out of his car alone, which I thought was weird. Then I saw him walk into this alleyway, which was even weirder. I went to go check it out. I pulled out my phone as a precaution. I saw sonny and his new muscle beating up some guy and threatening to kill him, and I recorded the whole thing. Okay. I’m sorry that you had to see that, but, josslyn, you know sonny’s life. Did you stop and think that it could turn into a more dangerous situation? You know, mom, at the time, I just saw sonny breaking the law. And if it was anybody else, I would have done the same thing.

[ Sighs ] Yeah, maybe not let them see me or hung around after. You did that because you knew sonny wouldn’t hurt you. Mom, who cares if sonny wouldn’t hurt me? He was definitely hurting that guy in the alleyway. Why should sonny get away with that? Why should I pretend that it isn’t happening? Sonny trashed our family, and I’m done looking the other way. Thank you, sonny,but I think I’ve got this. What’s your name, buddy? His — his name is aaron. Aaron, I heard what you said to nina, your boss, and I want you to know that I get it. What you said was foolish and disrespectful, but in my experience, people that do those types of things usually have something else going on. Now, I know it must have felt good to talk to her like that in the moment, but it doesn’t solve what’s really going on… and it doesn’t help you in the long run to disrespect her like that, does it? You know I’m right. Now, I could be wrong. I’ve been wrong in the past. But if that’s the case… we got a bigger problem.

okay, jordan. Um… there is something I want to say. I’m listening.

[ Telephone rings in distance ] Thank you. You’re thanking me? Yeah. Yeah. I saw what you did on the stand. Ada arden had you backed into corner after corner, and yet you chose your words carefully so as not to give her any added ammunition against trina. Then in the cross, you made sure to point out that trina’s demeanor was not consistent with that of a guilty person. And on the cross, you answered before she could object. I just want to say that… you did your job admirably. It meant a lot. It meant a lot to both of us, and trina… she feels the same way. Trina is a strong young lady. Yeah. And I will always be on the side of justice. To that end… I need to know how it happened to be you who brought in oz haggerty — the same bartender who came up while ada arden was questioning officer cabrera… the same bartender who allegedly sold trina the unregistered phone used in the crime. Uh, it happens that I found oz haggerty passed out, and I made sure he was brought here safely. Tell me how you found him and why. Curtis, what do you know that I should know? I intend to be by your side for the rest of this trial.

[ Scoffs softly ] Does diane know she’s being replaced? For real, trina, I promise to do all I can to make things better for you. Thank you. Officer cabrera, a word. Now.

[ Door closes ] Is there a problem? No problem. It’s clarity. Okay? I just realized you were right all along. Divorce is off. Nikolas cassadine, you have been convincing me for weeks that we needed to do this. And now you’re doing a 180, and I — I’m confused. I know. I know. I — I was wrong. Reality struck. You know, hearing my grandmother’s house burned down, it reminded me how unfair and random life can be. Anything can happen at any moment. And I-I just — I can’t risk putting you through that. Just please [Sighs] Tell me you understand. All of these proclamations of love, what a team we were… yeah, I thought so, too. But I realize now that what we had, it was never love, esme, because someone who loves me doesn’t go around hurting my friends, and they certainly don’t lie to my face over and over again.

[ Softly ] I didn’T. Just don’T. Take the energy you spend on your lies and put it to use. Figure out how to set trina free before it’s too late. He’s right. Got stuff going on with my parents and… any– anyway, I’m sorry for what I said… and how I said it. I’ll clock out and go. Oh, no, aaron, no. Um, I’m not firing you. I accept your apology. You do? I do. Just don’t let it happen again. Thank you… boss. Well, I’m impressed in how you talked to aaron. Reminds me of a man that I knew in nixon falls. Yeah, me too. Thank you for having my back. Always. I had it when I suggested you sell half of your hotel. But, listen, this is the exact situation that I warned you about. Really? How so? Okay, I get where you’re coming from, and your feelings are 100% valid — they are. But what?

[ Sighs ] But like I have told your father many times over the years, if you’re going to go after sonny, you have to consider the collateral damage. Donna and avery. Yes. They’ve already had so much loss, josslyn. It’s not fair to take their father away again. Well, that was sonny’s message, too, that busting him for assault and attempted murder was somehow unfair to donna and avery. You don’t agree? Being a father is not a “get out of jail for free pass,” mom. It doesn’t excuse the things that sonny has done and will continue to do. And, you know, everyone’s saying he’s such a good father, but shouldn’t we consider how the life he leads puts donna and avery in danger? I mean, he didn’t seem to think about them much during his time in nixon falls. He didn’t remember them. He didn’t want to remember them. I mean, isn’t that what he said during his testimony? That he was so happy with nina up there in nixon falls that he didn’t care to think about anything else? Okay. I get it. I get that you’re mad at what sonny put us through, and, baby, so am I. But I’m trying so hard to move past it, and I can’t do that if I have to worry about you going after sonny.

Of course I understand. This divorce-on-paper was tempting fate and symbolic maybe, but also legally binding. I’m thrilled that we’re ditching it. Me too. Being your husband is all that matters to me. I feel same way about being your wife.

[ Breathes sharply ] Yeah. Now that that’s settled, I really do have to go to court. What are you going to do with those? I will find a symbolic way of destroying them. You go ahead, and we will celebrate not divorcing tonight. Do you have anything in mind? Oh, you’ll find out. Mm.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Exhales sharply ] You’re asking a lot of me. In return for equal value. My uncle victor used considerable resources to find your birth mother, so do you want to know who she is or not?

[ Door opens ] Everything okay? Yeah. Just trina’s trial is today, so we’re both a little bit on edge. I’ll bet. I at least have some good news for you, esme. I pulled some strings, and, uh… your internship at spring ridge has been reinstated. O-oh, my god. Really? This is amazing! T-thank you so much! I’m going to go call my supervisor now and work on my schedule. Too bad you can’t start today! Yes. Of course.

[ Door closes ] Why are you always helping esme? Curtis: Well, I am surprised that the commissioner is personally investigating an overdose victim. I take an interest when the victim’s name just arose in testimony at an ongoing trial and when the person who found him is closely connected to the defendant. Certainly you’re not suggesting that curtis had anything to do with the od. Absolutely not. Okay. But it does raise questions. Curtis, what’s going on? If I tell you… this can’t get back to the ada. Arden: What’s going on, cabrera? You’re not testifying today and you’re out of uniform. I’m not on duty. I’m here as a private citizen. How do you think it looks, cavorting with the defendant? I can’t control what people think. But you can control your actions. And if you don’t, are you ready for the consequences? Do you think she’s reprimanding rory for coming here and supporting me? That’s very possible, baby girl. I don’t want him to get in trouble because he’s my friend. You and rory knew there were possible complications when you started the friendship. What’s going on here now, that’s not on you. Rory made a choice. Well, you can relax because sonny’s guy convinced me to delete the recording. How did he manage that? He told me that if I turned over the footage to the cops, sonny would just beat the charges and that he, the guy, wouldn’T. And he’s probably right. I mean, diane’s gotten sonny out of much worse. I just didn’t understand why the guy should go to prison for following orders… yet sonny is not going to go for giving them. Makes sense. Well, of course, the guy’s an idiot for even accepting a job from sonny. I mean, everybody knows who he is and what he does. He had to know that, sooner or later, he’d be expected to do something illegal. Jason worked for sonny, and he wasn’t an idiot. Maybe he was an idiot. I mean, I loved jason. I thought he was the best. Maybe he was an idiot for making all of those sacrifices for sonny. And no offense, mom… maybe you were an idiot for standing by him that long.

[ Voice breaking ] I mean… he didn’t do that for you.

[ Breathes deeply ] Michael’s right. Sonny’s gotten away with all this crap over the years because we all lined up and made excuses for him. But he showed us who he really is. He showed us what we mean to him. I’m not gonna defend sonny. Good. But he’s still donna and avery’s father. And for their sake, I — I would like to coexist. Mom, what are you asking? The next time you go for a run, you see sonny walking down an alley… keep running. Well, I probably would have, except… except what? I was still mad about my testimony. So that’s what fueled your interaction with sonny. I think it was about control, josslyn. Control of what? I think you needed to reclaim some for yourself after the ada weaponized your words against your best friend. So

glad that olivia still serves corinthos coffee. Yeah. Why wouldn’t we? It’s top notch. I mean, it would send the wrong message to change brands now, especially after everything that’s going on. All I’m saying is you keeping carly’s half of the hotel is going to cause a fallout. Okay, now that we’ve established that sonny corinthos is right, I have a few interns that I need to — it’s not about right or wrong. It’s — it’s about you accusing me of being more concerned over carly than you. I’m — I’m there for you. I’m just trying to protect you. Really? Yeah! You know, I’ve dealt with difficult employees before, sonny, but what I really need to know is that you have my back when it counts. I always have your back. Really? Yeah. It didn’t feel that way when you were trying to convince me to sell my half of the metro court. Because I thought it was the wrong move. I — you know, I got to speak my mind. Doesn’t mean I don’t support you. No, there is a difference between honesty and undermining. I’m always going to be straight with you, nina. You know that. Even if you don’t like what I say. If — if you can’t deal with that, this is not going to work.

My part in trina’s trial concluded after I gave my testimony. As far as I’m concerned, the investigation is ongoing. I’m only obligated to inform the da’s office if I see evidence of a miscarriage of justice. Okay. I’m tracking the black market phone you found in trina’s purse. I’m working to prove that it was bought from oz haggerty by esme prince. Portia: That’s why trina and joss were at the highsider. And they even brought it up in court yesterday, but of course they twisted it and used it against trina. Yeah, they did. But josslyn and trina went to that bar to find the bartender who sold esme that phone. When they found him, they showed him a picture of esme, and he recognized her. I’m impressed by their initiative, even if it was reckless. Her father and i weren’t happy about it, but I wasn’t surprised. At least they found something. Taggert and i took it from there. With a little help from marshall… and a nephew who will remain nameless, marshall and I, we followed oz to his motel room. We dropped a few threats about his connection to trina’s case. And he took the bait. He went straight to wyndemere. That’s interesting. Did he meet with esme? We weren’t able to get proof of that, but we saw ava at the pier and we looped her in. And by the time she got to wyndemere, oz was gone. He had disappeared and didn’t return on the launch. I think esme helped him get off the island undetected.

[ Voice breaking ] And now he is here… in a coma… with information that could clear my daughter. Hi. Um, I called before about my father, oz haggerty. Still no change? You’re sure? Esme’s your girlfriend. Why wouldn’t I help her? Pulling strings takes effort, phone calls, reciprocal favors. I’m just surprised that you’re going the extra mile for her. Nothing’s more important to me than you. And as long as you care for esme, her…concerns are important to me, as well. I didn’t ask you to do all that for me. I know. Just…I want you to be happy. Are you happy? I’m trying to be. How are things between you and esme? Things are complicated. I see. Maybe I’m the problem. How? I’m really worried for trina, mom. I mean, her case isn’t looking so good. I know. And I’ve been where trina is. I know, and that is exactly what scares me. I felt so helpless on the stand. I mean, I-I counted on my testimony to help show that trina would never do something like that. And as the victim, I thought that it would turn the tide. That ada twisted my words and made trina look guiltier than ever. That’s her job. I know. I-I don’t care. I hate myself for even answering the questions. I should have just lied. And that would be perjury. Then I should have shut my mouth and let them hold me in contempt. Listen to me. You didn’t do anything wrong. Then why do I have this awful feeling that I just — because you’re afraid for your best friend, josslyn. I mean, when you were on that stand, you were passionate in defense of trina’s character, and you put the blame on esme, and the jury heard you even though the ada was trying to object. You showed strength, courage, and true loyalty, and I am damn proud of you. So proud. You ready to go to trial? Absolutely. I want anybody on that jury that still doubts trina to know that her friends are not abandoning her. That’s right. What happened? Nothing. It was definitely something. Ada arden didn’t look happy. She thinks it’s bad optics for you to support me publicly, doesn’t she? I’m not worried about her, so don’t you — I’m not worried about her. I’m worried about you. Hey. How you doing, darling? Good. I’ll see you. Oh. Officer cabrera is back, huh? He doesn’t appear to be on duty. Rory’s just here to support me.

Rory. We’re friends. Ah. That’s all? Ask me again when the trial’s over. You’ve been a good friend to my daughter. I appreciate that. She needs her support system at this time. I’m proud to call trina my friend. So you should be. Just for the record… you and me? Still not friends. Understood, sir. I came here ’cause I did not like the way we left things, and I don’t want to fight. No, neither do I. But maybe this is another indication that we need to take things slow. Why is that, nina? Because we’re still trying to figure things out. We’ve already figured each other out. No, we haven’t! If one fight, one fight derails us, then it’s better to know now than later. Is that the way you see it? ‘Cause I don’t see it that way. Yes, it is, because you… well… …you have a need to, what, protect me from the world, to coddle me? I don’t need to be coddled, sonny. I doubt that you ever felt like you needed to coddle carly. Carly and I have said way worse things to each other and done worse things over the years. Well, if we’re aiming to have a kind of arrangement that you had with carly where it gives us permission to be verbally abusive to each other… I don’t want any part of that.

As soon as I could connect bartender oz to esme, suddenly I find him fighting for his life. Now, we know she is capable of some serious stuff. But this is attempted murder. Yes, it is. Do you think she knew you were on to her? It’s possible. Alright, since we can’t yet rule out that illegal drug use was at play, that allows me to discreetly investigate.

[ Breathes sharply ] Jordan, thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. We really appreciate it. I’m just doing my job.

[ Cellphone beeping ] Oh. I just got a notification. Oh, no. One of my patients is critical. I — I — okay. No, you — you go look into that. I’m going to stay here and keep eyes on oz, okay? Okay. I can’t let this guy slip through our fingers again. Not until he helps trina. Okay. Okay. I haven’t been the best example to you, and I’m sorry that you’re unhappy. Father, we’ve had our moments, but this isn’t on you. Part of being a parent is feeling your child’s pain as if it were your own. And I know that I have been the cause of that pain many times.

[ Clears throat ] Well, we’re moving past that now, right? Well, I don’t know if I’ll ever be past the mistakes I’ve made with you. And I’d like to promise not to make any more, but I know that I probably will, despite my best intentions. Just know that… I love you, son, and, uh… I’m a flawed man. Uh, moving forward, I never want to hurt you again. We’re both flawed men, father. It’s okay. I, uh…

[ Door opens ] I am all set to resume my internship. Great, but we really should be getting to the courthouse. Oh, um, I’ll meet you there. I need to change. I’ll wait. No need. I’ll be there. I won’t be late. I can’t begin to tell you how much this means to me.

[ Door closes ] We need to talk about you almost telling ava and spencer that we slept together. I overreacted. I mean, you have to understand how much this internship means to me. I mean, it’s everything. It’s my future. When I contemplated telling them, it was in a weak moment, but I swear I would never do anything to hurt you or spencer that way. It sure seemed like you meant what you said. Thankfully, it never came to that. How you doing, trina? I’m hanging in. Yeah? Thanks. We’re all behind you. Don’t forget that. Thank you. Stay strong.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Oh. I’m going to take this.

[ Sighs ] Um, is that your dad sitting with rory? I know, right? Their face seems kind of neutral, which is a good sign. I just can’t believe rory showed up for me. I understand you relinquished your share of the metro court. Yes, I did. Well, if — if you want to spend more time with avery, I’m happy to help make that happen, especially since you’ll — you’ll have more free time now. Mm. I’m always happy to spend time with avery. You know, my family means more to me than a job ever could. You’re so fortunate you still have them. I know you’ve — you’ve lost so much lately. I am fortunate. You, on the other hand, I mean, you have to endure living with a stepson who hates you and his psycho girlfriend who framed trina — all because your husband can’t man up and kick them out, huh? Let’s just hope for the best for trina, shall we?

[ Cellphone rings ]

[ Sighs ] Pilar? What’s up? Nina? Nina: Huh? I know we’re just getting started, and it’s going to take…

[ Sighs ] …A little while to find our way, and that’s understandable.

[ Exhales sharply ] But it doesn’t mean that we can’t speak our mind. I think that’s important. Like we did in nixon falls. Absolutely. I want this. But, you know, do you? More than anything. Then we have to stop comparing ourselves and — and our relationship to carly’s relationship. That was in the past. And… …what we have — right? — Is different. Mm-hmm. It’s m-meaningful, right? You know, sonny, you don’t always have to support my decisions. I know you won’T. But I need to know that your loyalty is always with me. Carly’s long shadow is always going to hover over us. And no matter how hard we try to move forward, I’m afraid we’re never going to escape it.

So you admit there are three people in this relationship? Not in the way you mean. Carly is always going to be part of this. We can make peace with the past, but we can’t separate ourselves from what’s happened. She’s the mother of my children. Yeah. It’s never just going to be the two of us. But I can — I can live with that because… you mean that much to me. What you have to decide… is how much I mean to you. Hey, hey, honey. Look, I’m sorry, but I got to go. Donna got hurt on the playground. She’s okay. Pilar said she’s fine, but I just want to go home and make sure she’s okay. So I will text you when I get there. And you do the same. Let me know what’s going on? Yeah, sure. Okay. Okay. Give donna a hug for me. I will. Alright. Bye. I just heard from diane. She’s on her way. Traffic. How about you? How you doing? Need anything? I’m fine, dad. I’m glad you’re here. Can you excuse me for a minute? I just need to talk to rory. Yeah, I’ll wait for your mom. Thank you.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Marcus. Marcus, I-I don’t know what to do. Whoa. Take a breath. Tell me what’s going on. I thought you would have been here by now. That’s the problem. I have an emergency. One of my patients is in critical condition, and they’re prepping him for surgery right now. But how do I do that to trina? Well, you know what you have to do, and — and trina will understand. I mean, she needs me. She needs my support.

[ Voice breaking ] But my patient… my patient’s life, it depends on me. You take care of your patient. I’ll take care of our daughter. Okay? I know you’re downplaying what the ada told you. Rory, if you need to go, please leave. I don’t want you getting in any more trouble because of me. Trina, I want to be here. But if me being here stresses you out — no, no, no. That’s not what I mean. I just… I just want you to know that I realize that you’re putting yourself out on a limb for me, and it means a lot. Well, in that case, I’m not going anywhere. Commissioner ashford, is an official visit? Good morning, mr. Cassadine. Actually, it is. How can I help? I’d like to ask you a few questions about your recent visitor. This is esme prince. Again, I know I’m not on the schedule yet because my internship just got reinstated, but I need to come in today to see ryan chamberlain. Please tell me that I can see him right away. It’s urgent.

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Chloe: Did you just refer to yourself as our new boss?

Kristen: Mm-hmm. That’s right, kids. You both are working for me. And I like my coffee with cream, no sugar.

Brady: Okay. Okay. You’ve had your fun. All right, you need to get outta here because we actually have some work to do.

Kristen: Well, so do I. And as I said, I’m in charge here now. And if you don’t believe me, give gabi a call.

Sonny: We have to talk.

Gabi: Now is not a good time, sonny.

Sonny: This is an emergency.

Gabi: Is ari okay?

Sonny: Oh, she’s fine. She’s fine. She’s at camp. This is about business.

Gabi: Okay. I’m listening.

Sonny: Okay. Well, I had my eye on a very small but very promising company out in london. And the deal was all but closed until someone swooped in and scooped it out from underneath me.

Gabi: And?

Sonny: Oh, and… I think that person was you.

Jake: Ava, I don’t like that you feel that I’m not serious about this relationship. And I really don’t want you feeling like an also-ran, because you’re not. And I already told you gabi… is not the love of my life. And gwen certainly wasn’t either, but… maybe you could be. Maybe you are.

Ava: You’re saying you wanna marry me?

Jake: I’m saying that… I want you to believe as much as I do that I’m serious about this relationship and we have a future.

Ava: Okay. But rings. Come on. Don’t you think that’s a little soon?

Jake: Not for me. It’s you, ava. You’re my first choice and my only choice. I don’t wanna be with anybody else, so yeah, from here on out, I only wanna be with you.

Eric: Just take it easy. Okay? Nicole, everything will be fine.

Greg: You two know each other? What, is she your wife or something?

Eric: No, she’s my friend. Listen, neither one of us want any trouble, just… just let her go.

Greg: Well, then tell your friend to give me her purse, or I’ll shoot her–now!

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Ava: Jake, you do not need to buy me a diamond ring just ’cause I was feeling insecure.

Jake: I know I don’t have to. I want to.

Ava: Oh, so you wanna get married?

Jake: Eventually.

Ava: Well, eventually.

Jake: Look, I don’t want there to be any pressure. All right? It could be a year from now, two years from now. Whatever you’re comfortable with.

Ava: But it would be an engagement ring?

Jake: Yeah. A way for us to signal to the world that we plan on being husband and wife. More importantly, us saying to each other that we are committed to this relationship. In it for the long haul.

Ava: You sure this is what you want?

Jake: You are what I want…now and forever. So yeah, let’s make it official.

Sonny: Okay. Listen to me. Did you…or did you not buy this company?

Gabi: Buy it? I have never even heard of it.

Sonny: Come on, gabi. You’re trying to make a good impression as ceo. And what better way than to snatch a promising acquisition outta your biggest rival’s hands?

Gabi: All right, you gotta go–you’re wasting my time. I’m busy.

Sonny: Oh, I will…as soon as you admit it–you got up early this morning, which would’ve been afternoon in london, and you closed the deal.

Gabi: All right. You wanna know who I was dealing with this morning? Kristen dimera.

Sonny: Kristen dimera?

Gabi: Yeah! That psycho is out of prison because apparently the governor granted her a pardon.

Sonny: I mean, yeah. It’s a bit shocking.

Gabi: What’s even more shocking is I walked in here and I found her sitting in this chair.

Sonny: Is she after your job?

Gabi: That’s what I thought. But actually, she wanted something else. Back in at basic black. And li and I agreed that it was not worth fighting with her about it. So we just…well, she’s chloe and brady’s problem right now.

Kristen: Well, I just left gabi’s office, and she approved of my new position.

Brady: Why would she ever do that?

Kristen: Oh, it’s simple, brady. She owed me. I’m sure you heard about the last dimera shareholding meeting. Yeah, ej and chad, they were trying to boot gabi out, and they failed, thanks to me. And now she is just showing her gratitude.

Chloe: In other words, you didn’t give her a choice.

Brady: Kristen, I don’t know what gabi promised you, but nicole and I run basic black. We have multiyear deals. It would cost dimera a fortune to buy us out. The board would never approve it. Nice try though.

Kristen: [Laughing] You think I’m trying to replace you and nicole? Oh, don’t worry. You and blondie are still “co-ceos.”

Brady: You just said–

Kristen: I’m your boss. Yes, that’s true. You are looking at dimera’s new executive in charge of basic black.

Brady: Ooh. What in the hell does that mean?

Kristen: I’m gonna tell you what it means. It means that you, nicole, and chloe here are all gonna have to report to me.

Eric: Just lower the gun and walk away. There’s no harm, no foul.

Greg: You’re lying to me again, just like you did at the pub.

Nicole: What are you talking about?

Greg: Your friend here caught me stealing tips, and he acted all nice like he wanted to help me.

Eric: ‘Cause I do.

Greg: Then why’d you follow me? Huh?

Eric: I didn’T. I just went home for a run.

Greg: Bull! I made a break for it, and you tailed me. As soon as I let her go, you’re calling the cops. Forget that. I’ve been to prison before. I’m not going back.

Eric: I don’t want you to go back to prison. Really… I’m just trying to help you.

Nicole: I know him. He’s telling the truth.

Greg: Your purse now, or I blow her away!

Eric: I get you, man. I understand. You need the money. Which means you don’t have a job. No one’s gonna hire you when you have a record. How else are you supposed to put food on the table and keep a roof over your head? Listen to me. There’s a solution. There’s a way out. And no one has to get hurt. I didn’t call the cops. I won’T. I swear it. Right now, I just want you to put that gun away and let her go.

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Eric: No cops. I swear. How about you just hand me the gun?

Nicole: Oh, thank god.

Eric: Hand it over just nice and slowly. Nicole!

Nicole: Oh!

[Whimpering]

Ava: I don’t know. I don’t know, jake. You know, we haven’t even said, “I love you,” and you wanna get engaged.

Jake: I love you.

Ava: What?

Jake: Seriously, that– I was trying to tell you back at the apartment. I didn’t wanna scare you off.

Ava: So you love me?

Jake: Yeah. Don’t you see? It’s what I was trying to say to you when I was telling you how lucky I am to know you, the real you. I was trying to explain to you all the reasons I love you.

Ava: I love you too.

Jake: Really?

Ava: Really.

Jake: You okay?

Ava: Yeah. I just–I don’t know. This is new to me, you know? I don’t really know what to say or, uh…what to do.

Jake: You don’t have to say or do anything. If you’re on board with this, all you have to do is nod that pretty little head. I’ll go to the jewelry store and surprise you with a diamond. All right, then. Sit tight. Be right back.

Sarah: What if I did it? What if killed abigail?

Maggie: She was your cousin. You loved her. There is no way you would’ve ever hurt her.

Sarah: Not in my right mind, but we both know I’m not.

Maggie: Your medication is working. Your hallucinations are under control. Now, I promise you, sarah, everything is gonna work out.

Sarah: You don’t know that. I…I don’t know that. And I’m so–I’m so scared, mom.

Maggie: You’re not to blame. Now, none of this is your fault.

Sarah: Oh, that much I know. This is all on kristen… and gwen.

Xander: What are you doing here, gwen?

Gwen: I need to talk to you.

Xander: I have nothing to say.

Gwen: It won’t take long. I promise it’s really important.

Xander: [Heavy sigh] Just turn around while I throw on some clothes, yeah?

Gwen: Well, it’s nothing I haven’t seen before.

Xander: Do you wanna talk to me or not?

Brady: We’re not impressed with your little title, kristen.

Chloe: Yeah. Obviously, gabi gave it to you to get you off her back.

Brady: Nicole and I still run what’s important around here.

Kristen: Yeah. Subject to my approval of course.

Brady: All right, I’m done with this. You know, we’re gonna go get some coffee. Okay? If that’s all right.

Chloe: I would love that.

Kristen: Uh…excuse me. We’re not done yet. See, I have a very important announcement.

Brady: What is it? What’s your announcement?

Kristen: I have made my first executive decision.

Chloe: Oh, exciting. I can’t wait to hear it.

Kristen: And guess what, chloe? I can’t wait to say it. You’re fired.

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Chloe: What? No. No way. She can’t fire me. Can she?

Brady: No, no, she can’T. Those contracts I mentioned– it gives nicole and me final say on all personnel decisions.

Kristen: Oh, I know.

Chloe: Then why would you say that?

Kristen: Would you relax? I was just having a little fun. Engaging in creative visualization. See, I use mental images to create the future I want where you are nothing but a bad memory.

Chloe: Wow. Did you miss the part where you have no power to force me out?

Kristen: Well, I can make your life so miserable that you’ll wanna quit.

Sarah: That’s another thing that’s stressing me out–gwen.

[Sniffles] Xander and I ran into her last night.

Maggie: I can’t believe she was pardoned.

Sarah: Neither can I. She’s caused so much pain and suffering, all because she just wanted to hold on to xander. What if–what if she goes after him again?

Maggie: Well, she’d be a fool because she knows he loves you.

Sarah: [Sniffles] I should have just married him when I had the chance. He wanted to finish the wedding. You wanted to finish the wedding. I was the one that wanted go down to the police station to answer all their questions.

Maggie: Yeah, but you wanted to do whatever you could to help.

Sarah: But I didn’T. Everyone wants to know if I killed my cousin, and I can’t tell them.

Maggie: You didn’T. And I’m sure of it.

Sarah: Yes. But lucas saw me at the crime scene the night of the murder, mom.

Maggie: Lucas was drunk.

Sarah: Yeah. But it’s a really specific memory. He said that he saw me running down the stairs, upset. And as I ran out the door, I-I dropped something. Possibly be the murder weapon.

Maggie: That’s impossible.

Sarah: But it’s not.

[Maggie exhales] It’s not, mom. During… one of my hallucinations… I threatened chanel dupree with a knife. What if I did the same to abigail? What if I stabbed her, thinking that she was kristen?

Maggie: May I ask you something? Have you been fully cooperating with the police?

Sarah: Yes.

Maggie: And has anyone accused you of a crime?

Sarah: No.

Maggie: Mm. Well, then you need to live your life. You need to have your wedding just as you planned.

Sarah: Now?

Maggie: I’m available.

Sarah: Mom, I–[Mutters] But–

Maggie: No, no, no, no, no. No buts. You, my darling, you need to be happy. And there’s no reason that you can’t be. So you go out there, and you find that xander… and we will have a do-over. You will be married within the hour. So how is that for a way to relieve your stress?

Sarah: It’s perfect, mom. Thank you.

Maggie: Oh, my sweet.

Sarah: [Sniffling] Love you.

Maggie: I love you too.

[Sarah chuckles]

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Maggie: [Sighs] Ohh…

Xander: All right. You can turn around now. So what’s so important?

Gwen: Did you read the story this morning in the “intruder”?

Xander: Oh, about you and all the other criminals being released from prison? Yeah. I saw it. Made me sick.

Gwen: No. I meant about sarah being brought in for questioning about my sister’s murder.

Xander: She wasn’t brought in–she went there voluntarily. She wants to help the police figure out who killed her cousin.

Gwen: The story implied she’s a suspect.

Xander: It’s the “intruder.” I’m surprised they didn’t imply that she’s an alien from outer space. Just ignore what you read, gwen. Sarah’s innocent.

Gwen: Are you sure? She’s been suffering from hallucinations.

Xander: How’d you know about that?

Gwen: Because she told me when she came to visit me in the prison. Is it true that she sees kristen everywhere wanting to kill her?

Xander: You have some nerve bringing that up when it’s all your bloody fault.

Gwen: You’re right. And if I’m the reason that… sarah snapped, causing her to kill abigail, I just would feel… so terrible. I mean, I’m free, and… my sister’s dead, and… I just wish I could have been there. You know, maybe I could have helped or done something. And I would–I would have helped her. I would’ve tried to save her. I would’ve done everything in my power to save her.

Nicole: Ow.

Eric: Are you okay?

Nicole: Yeah. Eric, I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry he got away, and it’s all my fault.

Eric: No, it’s not your fault.

Nicole: Look, you could have gone after him, and then you didn’T. You stayed here to help me.

Eric: I wasn’t gonna leave you here. I wasn’t gonna leave you alone.

Nicole: Thank you. I mean, he just– he just came out of the bushes, and I was…I was so scared. And I don’t know what would’ve happened if you wouldn’t have come when you did.

Eric: Hey. It’s okay. It’s okay. I’m here. I’m here, and I’m not going anywhere. Migraine hits hard, so u hit back with ubrelvy

Rafe: Get your damn hands off my wife.

Nicole: Oh–

[Whimpering]

Chloe: I don’t know what you think you’re gonna accomplish by trying to force me out.

Brady: You would just be hurting the company, kristen. She’s a very valuable asset here.

Kristen: You’ve always been blind to her shortcomings. You thought she could sing too.

Brady: We need chloe here.

Kristen: No, we don’T. She’s just in the way.

Chloe: Yeah, right. In the way of you trying to get brady back. It’s so obvious that’s what this is all about– your sick obsession with him.

Kristen: I’m sick? You’re the one who moved in on my family. Do you actually think you can replace me, chloe?

Chloe: Do you actually think that getting me to quit is gonna give you another shot with brady? This is ridiculous. You can pull any desperate, juvenile stunt that you want. It’s not gonna change a thing. He and I will be together. And there’s not a damn thing you can do about it.

Sonny: It must be hard… you know, knowing the two of them are together.

Gabi: Jake and ava? I admit at first I was angry, disgusted at the thought of that skank being in his bed. But the more I thought about it, more I realized that jake and I were never really right for each other.

Sonny: Well, then why’d you invite him back to dimera?

Gabi: Just because we didn’t work as a couple–I mean, in business we make a great team. And besides, he isn’t the only one that’s moved on. I am with shin now.

Sonny: Oh–ugh!

[Coughs] Eww! Mr. Shin?

Gabi: Seriously? Are you–no. He’s like 100 years old. His son, li.

Sonny: Oh, duh. Li.

Gabi: Yes.

Sonny: Right. Wow. Yeah. No, he’s hot. How long has that been going on?

Gabi: A little over a month.

Sonny: Okay.

Gabi: What?

Sonny: No, I’m just saying, you know, do you really think that’s a good idea? Getting involved with someone you’re in business with?

Gabi: I can’t help that I am attracted to driven, ambitious men. And shin, he’s not my superior. He’s my equal. Okay? So there is no ulterior motives at play. There isn’t an imbalance of power. We’re just colleagues who enjoy each other’s company outside of the office.

Sonny: Is it serious?

Gabi: Well, I mean, I like him, we’re having a fun time. But is he the love of my life? No. No. There was only one of those.

Sonny: Stefan?

Gabi: Yeah. Stefan. There will never be another love like that for me again.

Jake: Well, I picked you a winner.

Ava: Yeah?

Jake: Yeah. I picked out the most beautiful ring they had, and hopefully you agree. What do you think?

Ava: Sorry, jake. I cannot accept that.

Xander: Here.

Gwen: It’s my fault. Oh, god. It’s all my fault.

Xander: Just–gwen, pull it together.

Gwen: Those poor children. I mean, my own niece and nephew.

[Sniffling] Their lives are never gonna be the same, and… I did this to them. My god, I’M…I’m a monster. I’m a monster.

Xander: [Sighs] Come here. Hi, sweetheart.

Sarah: No, don’t sweetheart me. Why is she here? Why aren’t you wearing a shirt?

Xander: I was fresh out the shower, I heard a knock at the door–I had no idea it was gwen.

Sarah: Okay. And when you saw it was gwen, why didn’t you tell her to go to hell and slam the door in her face?

Xander: Because she told me she had something very important to tell me, right?

Gwen: I read about your troubles in the paper, and I just– I just wanted to come here and say sorry to you and xander.

Sarah: Oh, my troubles? You mean the sheer hell that you have put me through, the horror show that will not end?

Gwen: I am so sorry. When I switched those vials, I…had no idea that that drug would push you to such extremes. I mean, I certainly didn’t dream that you’d kill abigail.

Xander: She didn’T.

Gwen: I didn’t–I’m sor– oh, god, I’m sorry, I, um… that just came out wrong. I’m just really upset.

[Sniffles] Look, I meant I’m sorry for what I did… and I know that I have no right to ask you this, but… could you ever forgive me?

[Suspenseful music]

Did you hear what I said, bitch? If I can’t have xander, no one can.

Sarah: No.

Gwen: I’d rather him dead than with anyone else.

Sarah: I won’t let you hurt him. I will kill you first. After trying lots of things to manage her

Xander: What are you doing?!

Sarah: I had to stop her. She was gonna kill you.

Gwen: What?

Sarah: She has a gun, xander. You have to call the police.

Xander: It’s all right, sarah. Calm down. Everyone’s safe.

Sarah: No, you need to make them take her back to prison. She pointed a gun at you. She was gonna shoot.

Xander: Darling, you’re mistaken–there was no gun.

Sarah: No, she pulled it out of her purse, and she obviously put it back in there–show him! Show him what you reached for.

Gwen: D-do you mean this?

Jake: So what? You changed your mind? You don’t want to get engaged anymore?

Ava: No, I do. Just not with that ring.

Jake: Why? You don’t like it?

Ava: It’s beautiful. But I happen to know that’s the engagement ring that xander gave to gwen.

Jake: You’re kidding.

Ava: Nope. I recognize it. And now that gwen is out free, she could recognize it on me.

Jake: So what?

Ava: So what? I sent her to prison. Remember?

Jake: Yeah, and you apologized for it.

Ava: Yeah. She’s gonna be ticked off all over again. Besides, it could be a bad omen.

Jake: You believe in that crap?

Ava: Yeah. What, you don’t?

[Jake huffs] Look, I associate that ring with a wedding that ended up in disaster. I don’t wanna think about that every time I look at my hand.

Jake: All right. All right. Well, I don’t want that either. So…let’s go back to the jewelry store together. All right? And pick you out something that makes you happy. Huh?

Ava: All right.

[Overlapping low chatter]

Nicole: Rafe, stop. Eric was just helping me. I was almost robbed.

Rafe: What?

Nicole: Some maniac pulled a gun on me and pushed me to the ground, and if eric hadn’t come along when he did, I might have been shot.

Rafe: Oh, my god. Are you all right?

Nicole: I’M…I’m just a little shaken up.

Rafe: When did this happen?

Eric: A few minutes ago. He ran off that way.

Nicole: You gotta catch that son of a bitch.

Rafe: I’m gonna call it in right now.

[Beep]

Kristen: If you’re wondering what I’m doing–

Both: We’re not.

Kristen: I’m writing chloe up for inappropriate behavior.

[Brady sighs]

Brady: Kristen, you want to write someone up, why don’t you write me up?

Kristen: ‘Cause she forcibly kissed you.

Brady: Hmm.

Kristen: That makes you a victim. And sadly, we have seen this inappropriate behavior before. Some poor pathetic employee thinks that they can get ahead by sleeping with the boss.

Brady: You know what? That’s enough, kristen.

Kristen: It’s gonna be so easy to build a case against her! Hmm? See, I witnessed the whole thing. And as you well know, basic black has zero tolerance for sexual harassment. Which means you’ll have no choice but to fire her. I’m gonna go down and have someone type this up.

Brady: Ignore her.

Chloe: Even if I do, you know that she’s not gonna quit. It’s only gonna get worse. Ugh! Maybe I should just resign.

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Xander: See, sweetheart. It’s only a handkerchief.

Sarah: But I s– I saw a gun. Oh, my god.

Xander: Are you all right?

Gwen: I’m fine.

Xander: I should go check on her.

Gwen: Mm-hmm. Yeah, of course. I’ll go. Um… don’t worry. I won’t phone the police. I don’t want sarah getting into trouble.

Xander: Yeah, I appreciate that.

Gwen: But, you know, xander, I am quite worried. I know you don’t think that sarah killed abigail. But after what just happened, you have to admit it’S… at least possible. I mean, what… what if she does it again? What if she comes after you?

Xander: You should go.

Gwen: Yeah. Just promise… promise me that you’ll be careful.

Rafe: And remind all officers that he is armed, and they need to approach with extreme caution. Thanks.

[Beep] I’m sorry, man. I, uh, I was a real jerk.

Eric: Don’t worry about it.

Rafe: Sure you’re okay?

Nicole: Yeah. I’m just–I’m ready to go.

Rafe: All right. Okay.

Nicole: Oh–ah–

Rafe: All right. Sit down.

[Nicole groaning] Let me take a look. This one?

Nicole: Mm-hmm.

Rafe: That hurt? No? How about that?

Nicole: No, not really.

Rafe: No? Alrighty. Well, let’s try it one more time. Okay? Come on.

Nicole: Aah!

Rafe: Still hurt?

Nicole: Yeah.

Rafe: No? All right. All right, sit. Okay.

Brady: No, I’m not gonna let you quit, and I will not let her ruin it.

Chloe: I can get another job.

Brady: Of course. Chloe, of course you can. You can get another job like that, but… but [Sighs] It means a lot to me that you are here. You know, my father started this company. And you, nicole, and I have made it the success it is today. We’re building something here, something great. And we’ll not let her ruin it.

Chloe: Okay. So what’s the plan?

Brady: You stay here. I’m gonna try to fix the situation.

[Ava laughs]

Ava: Okay. You’re right. The ring you picked for me, it was the most beautiful one they had. Nothing else compared.

Jake: Yeah?

Ava: Yeah.

Jake: Ava, seriously, you don’t have to keep it just to make me happy. If you don’t like it, we can go someplace else–there are plenty of other jewelry stores.

Ava: No. No, that’s the one. I mean, really, what difference does it make that it used to belong to someone else? It’s mine now, and I love it.

Jake: You sure?

Ava: Yeah, absolutely. Look. It’s gorgeous, and it fit perfectly. We don’t even need to get it sized or anything.

Jake: No, they gave us a great deal. I mean, I can’t believe he wanted us to have it so badly he threw in in the wedding bands for free. It’s gotta be a good omen, right?

Ava: Listen, if gwen gives me any trouble, I’ll deal with her. Right now… I wanna enjoy being engaged.

Jake: Oh, yeah? Then how about I put this ring on your finger?

Ava: Oh, yes, please.

[Both chuckling]

Jake: All right then. Ava vitali, will you marry me…eventually?

[Both chuckling]

Ava: Yes, jake dimera. Eventually, I will.

Jake: Oh, my god. Ha.

Ava: We just did this.

Jake: We did.

Greg: That’s a nice rock. Hand it over.

[Tense music]

Moderate to severe eczema still disrupts my skin.

Nicole: Guys, I-I’m telling you, I’m fine.

Rafe: Nicole, you can’t walk. I need to take you to the hospital.

Eric: I agree.

Nicole: Fine. Fine.

Rafe: Okay, good. I’ll drive you over.

Nicole: No, rafe, you need to find the guy who did this to me before he attacks anyone else.

Eric: Hey, you know what? I can take her.

Ava: Okay. Okay. Relax. You can have it.

Jake: No. No, he can’T.

Ava: What are you doing?

Jake: You’re not giving him your ring. Look, pal, we just got engaged. Put the gun down. You don’t know who you’re messing with, do you?

[Gunshot]

Brady: Kristen? Kristen, really?

Gabi: I-I’m sorry. Did we have an appointment?

Brady: Gabi, listen. You can’t do this. You can’t dump her at basic black.

Gabi: I had no choice!

Brady: I know she threatened to vote you out, okay? But you’ve gotta stand up to her. Look, she’s a bully. She’s a tyrant. You can’t put up with this.

Gabi: And she’s your boss. Okay? She’s your boss. And whether you like her or not, you have to make it work. All right?

Kristen: Where’s brady?

Chloe: He stepped out.

Kristen: I sent my report to hr. And it’s only a matter of time before I get you out of this company, out of brady’s bed, and out of his life.

Chloe: Okay, go ahead, kristen. ‘Cause you know what? I can give as good as I get.

Kristen: So…declaring war, are we?

Chloe: Hell yeah. And I don’t plan on losing.

Xander: I was just coming to check on you.

Gwen: And I was just leaving.

Sarah: Um…[Sniffles] Gwen, I’m sorry.

Gwen: No, that’s all right. I…I understand. You’ve been through so much lately. Most of which is my fault. Take care.

Xander: You’re right. I shouldn’t have let her in. I’m so sorry. I feel terrible that she upset you so much.

Sarah: Why won’t it stop? I just want it to stop.

Xander: It’s gonna be okay. I promise you. Everything’s gonna be all right, sarah.

Sonny: Hey, uncle vic, we gotta talk.

Alex: I am not uncle vic.

[Lightly edgy music]

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B&B Transcript Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Posted on July 27, 2022 by TvMegasite Admin

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Ridge: No. I’m finishing upr: Um, yes, I did. Thank you for asking. She’s going to watch my patients until I get back.

Ridge: Makes things a little easier, right?

Taylor: All I can think about right now is getting to monaco to see steffy.

Ridge: Well, we’ll be there soon enough. Meet ya at the jet.

Taylor: Okay. Bye.

[ Knocking on door ] Yeah?

Deacon: Hey.

Taylor: Deacon.

Deacon: What’s going on? Where’s your big, funny bodyguard?

Taylor: Well, we don’t really need him right now. Ridge and I are going out of town. We need to go check on steffy.

Deacon: You guys are going to europe.

Taylor: You know, we thought that– that being away would maybe help change her perspective on things, but losing finn is just too much for her.

[ Humming gently ]

Sheila: There he is.

Finn: What’d you do? What did you do?

Sheila: I’m sorry. I don’t want to have to keep sedating you, but you’re going to hurt yourself if you keep lashing out like that.

Finn: You sedated me again?

Sheila: Yeah, but it’s wearing off. You got some rest. That’s a good thing. I’m gonna have to lay down a few ground rules. No more outbursts and tirades, okay? It’s just only going to cause you setbacks and I know you don’t want that.

Finn: I want to go home. I need to see steffy. Today.

Bill: Hey, good morning. I don’t know if you drank coffee, but I made a cup. How ya feeling? You’re all cleaned up. You look great. Did you sleep well? Are you ready to tell me your name? What happened to ya? It’s okay. I think we’re going to have a breakthrough today.

[ Knocking on door ]

Zende: Good, I caught you.

Ridge: Barely, I’m on my way to the airport.

Zende: So I heard, uh, you’re going to see steffy?

Ridge: Yeah.

Zende: Give my cousin my best. All of us, we’re all thinking about her. Please tell her that.

Deacon: I’m sorry. I– I know that you thought that this time away would be good for steffy.

Taylor: Ah, I really did. You know, she likes to do things in her own way. You know?

Deacon: Wonder where she gets that from? Look, think of it this way: She needs more help with her grief and she’s getting it so that’s a good thing.

Taylor: It is but– but, she hasn’t been okay and she’s been keeping it from us.

Deacon: Well then, you gotta go and see yourself. I’ll be thinking about you while you’re gone.

Taylor: Thank you, deacon. That’s really sweet. You know, I– I– I don’t think that we should see each other like this when I get back.

Finn: You know that this is wrong.

Sheila: You’ve got to stop behaving like this. You’re still recovering.

Finn: You’re not listening.

Sheila: It’s not doing you any good to fight me.

Finn: Steffy thinks I’m dead because of you. And my mother is gone because of you.

Bill: I found you down by the wharf. You were hurt. Scared. Maybe if I tell you more about myself, which is my favorite subject anyway. Well, maybe then you’ll– you’ll tell me more about you, your name, what happened to you? I told you I have three sons. What– what– what? Hey, liam. Sort of talking about you.

Liam: I couldn’t take it anymore. Where is this, uh– where’s this total stranger you’ve invited into your home?

Bill: She’s in her room.

Liam: She got a room now, huh? Who are you? What is happening right now? You don’t even know this person.

Bill: We’re working on that.

Liam: Is this because of that little conversation you had with wyatt?

Bill: It’s because I found this woman alone in an alley, she was in bad shape and I decided to help her. And that’s what I’m gonna do. And I would think that you, of all people, would understand that. (Vo) at dog chow

Ridge: All right, I need to get going.

Zende: You and taylor must be anxious to see steffy.

Ridge: We are. I don’t want to keep her waiting.

Zende: Yeah.

Ridge: Thanks.

[ Zende sighing ]

Taylor: I’m not trying to be hurtful or insensitive.

Deacon: You don’t have it in you. Taylor, listen, if– if you don’t want me to stop by anymore, I’m not going to push back.

Taylor: Thank you. Thank you. Because timing is everything and–

Deacon: Stop, please. Come on. I’m a big boy. You don’t have to play that game with me–

Taylor: Oh, good, good. So you– you understand?

Deacon: Yeah, of course I understand. Uh, yea, this is a bitter pill that I’ve been swallowing for a long time now.

Taylor: But you know that this has nothing to do with you or your past, it’S…

Deacon: Yeah. No, I know exactly what it has to do with. Ridge. It’s always ridge.

Taylor: Well, you know– you know how he feels about you.

Deacon: And you’re still hung up on him.

Taylor: I’m trying not to be. Right now, I am just focused on our kids and our grandkids.

Deacon: And you don’t want to upset him?

Taylor: You know, I– I– I don’t think I could handle any more conflict of any kind right now. And I know that my children couldn’T. My god, we have been through so much.

Deacon: You’re afraid that he’s going to ditch you the same way he ditched brooke when she got too close to me. You– you get– you get how messed up this is, right? Why the hell does he get to make all the rules? I understand you have kids and I– I know things have been rough. But the reality is this: He is married to brooke. He’s moved back in with her which means he is this close to recommitting to her. And so I just don’t get why he gets to dictate who you see.

Sheila: You’re twisting what I told you.

Finn: You were chasing my moher when she died. She was running away from you.

Sheila: I didn’t want anything to happen to li, I trusted her. We were going to be a team. Make you healthy again. She even told me she could see how much I love you. She lied to me. But my love is true, finn. Honey, I love you so much.

Finn: Prove it. Prove your love for me. My son. Send me home. Let me be with my family again.

Liam: Listen, all I’m saying is this doesn’t– it doesn’t feel very… bill.

Bill: All right look, uh, it’s not like I don’t do any good things, all right? I poured money into charities for years. Even the forrester foundation.

Liam: Thought you did that to stick it to ridge.

Bill: I did. But that’s not the point.

Liam: Okay, what is the point?

Bill: I don’t know. No, I– I– I do know. I do know. The point is, I want to make a difference.

Liam: Dad, there’s literally a foundation in your name. You give millions to charity every year. What are you talking about?

Bill: Liam, look, that’s from a distance. That’s with my checkbook. All right? With this woman, I can do something immediately impactful for just one person.

Liam: No, that– trust me. That’s cool. But, you know, devil’s advocate. You– you don’t know this person whom you found in an alley. They could be unstable. They could be a drug addict or a criminal, like you don’t–

Bill: Yes, she’s a– she’s an undercover hit woman for the mob–

Liam: Okay. That is not what I’m saying–

Bill: You’re being ridiculous. Keep your voice down. Trying to get her to trust me.

Liam: Okay.

Bill: Look, liam, I’m telling you. There is a story that this woman has to tell. Now, I don’t know why, but I have got to figure out what it is. You can call it my– my spency-senses tingling. You better get that look off your face, son.

Liam: What? It’s my instincts that built an empire.

Liam: I’m not– I’m not questioning your instincts, but clearly you have formed some kind of connection with this woman.

Bill: Liam, I have to help her. I need to do this. You said that you would shave your eyebrow off

Deacon: I’m not trying to tell you what to do. I don’t think anyone should tell you what to do. That’s the point.

Taylor: It’s a– it’s a sharpe point. You– see what I–

Deacon: Just saw it. Exactly what you were– it was very cute, but obviously not a sharp enough point to change your mind.

Taylor: Nope. It’s not. Look, ridge and I are about to get on a plane to go see our daughter and our grandkids. And when we get there, steffy’s going to need us like she’s never needed us before. She’s in the deepest depression.

Deacon: Well, there’s nobody more qualified to pull her out of it than you are. And when she’s better– and she will get better– and when you’re back in L.A. I– I just– I think we oughtta just see nci test for “the talk”..” Nci test for “the talk”..” Nci test for “the talk”..” Nci test for “the talk”. And even– even before, all the way back to your– your wedding. All I ever wanted was to meet you, finn. To congratulate you and tell you how proud I was. And how I horribly regretted ever giving you up. I never meant to hurt anyone, especially you.

Finn: Show me, then. Let me go. Set me free. Let me go home.

Ridge: Are we ready to go?

Trevor: Flight plan’s filed. As soon as dr. Hayes is on board, we can take off.

Ridge: Cool, she’s on her way.

Taylor: Sorry, sorry, sorry. I got hung up at the office, but I’m here now. Hi, captain.

Trevor: Hey. I was just telling mr. Forrester that we’re cleared to take off any time.

Taylor: Okay. The sooner we get there, the better.

Trevor: We’ll be there as soon as possible.

Ridge: Thanks, trevor.

Trevor: Yes, sir.

Taylor: Hi.

Ridge: Hi.

Taylor: Our daughter needs us, ridge. I wish we were there already.

Bill: You have two choices, liam. All right? You can get on board. Or you can get the hell out. Now, enough with this. I don’t wanna talk about it anymore. Talk to me about steffy. You said she was struggling.

Liam: Oh, yeah. Well, it turns out that she had to check herself into a depression rehab facility, which, you know, I can’t say I blame her after all the trauma surrounding finn. Oh, hey. Uh, there you are. Now, come on in. I– I want you to meet someone. This is my son.

Liam: Li. Li. Li that– um, I’m liam. Liam spencer. I’m kelly’s dad. Do you– oh, my god. What happen– what happened to you? Are you okay? Kids, one year they want all dinosaurs stuff

Ridge: Who are you texting?

Taylor: Flavia, the lead therapist in monaco. Just letting her know we’re on our way.

Ridge: Just wish we could be there already. I want to see steffy and the kids.-Taylor: Me too. I’m glad that she got help. I really am. I just wish she would have let us know how she was feeling.

Ridge: Why was she putting on a brave face when we talk to her all the time? Why?

Taylor: Because the forresters power through.

Ridge: And we pull together.

Finn: I keep asking for the same thing.

Sheila: I can’t do that. I can’t let you go. No, I can’t let you jeopardize all the progress that you have made.

Sheila: Why– why– why can’t you be grateful for what you have? I am.

Finn: You’re not being kept apart from the people that you love.

Sheila: I love you. I’m not going anywhere. I’m right here.

Finn: My family’s hurting, sheila. They need to know that I’m alive. All I’m asking for is a little bit of mercy.

Sheila: Oh, yeah, the way that steffy showed me mercy? When she tricked me into meeting her at il giardino. When she followed me into that back alley and berated me and threatened me? When all I wanted was a little consideration, a little compassion, a chance to show them that I could be good. But steffy and li, they used that against me. I trusted them and they lied to me. I’m telling you the truth and I’m saying it as clearly as I can: I want to go home. Steffy and hayes, they need me. You took my mother away from me. Sheila, I’m never going to see her again. Now, give me back my wife and son.

Bill: You know this woman?

Liam: It’s li– dad. It’s li– this is li. This is steffy’s mother-in-law.

Bill: Wha– wha– finn’s mother? Well, we never met.

Liam: How– are you– are you all right? I mean, what are you even– I don’t understand any of this.

Bill: I really don’t now.

Liam: Were you attacked, are you– or were you in an accident? Like what–

Bill: Why didn’t you tell me who you were? I know finn and steffy. He was helping to raise my grandchild. I mean, his death impacted all of us.

[ Li and sheila screaming ]

Li: Come on, come on.

[ Engine revving ]

Oh!

Oh! Sheila. Sheila. Sheila.

Bill: Sheila? Wait, sheila carter?

Li: Finn! My son, finn!

Liam: No, yeah, no, we know. We– we– we know. Sheila killed finn. It’s a tragedy that he’s gone.

Li: No, no, no, no. Finn. He’s not dead. Finn’s alive. My– my son’s alive.

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Y&R Short Recap Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Sally makes one more plea for Adam to change his mind, but Adam stands his ground and tells Sally they are done. Sally tells Adam she is quitting Newman Media in the morning. Adam makes a plane reservation to Las Vegas.

Nick goes over every detail of what happened at Victoria’s house with Ashland. Nick finds Ashland’s signet ring on the floor of Victoria’s house by the French doors. Chance gets a tip that they found a car at the bottom of a ravine. Michael later tells Victor that one of his security men told him that Chance found Ashland’s car at the bottom of a ravine with Ashland inside the car.

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GH Short Recap Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Cody apologizes to Britt for their horrible date she accepts his apology, but she tells him she will never go out with him again. Cody asks Marie for advice about Britt and she tells him to be himself.

Nik finally realizes how evil Esme is when Jordan tells him that Esme is suspected of putting a bartender in a coma. Nik worries Esme will tell Ava about their affair. Nik tells Victor everything and he wants to kill Esme but Nik decides he is going to tell Ava the truth.

Spencer testifies at Tina’s trial and he tells the truth but makes a point not to give Esme an alibi. Ava wonders whose side Spencer is on because she knows he is smart.

Esme talks to Ryan and tells him her problem. Esme asks Ryan about her mother and he tells her he never knew her real name and when she left him he searched for her and never found her. Ryan asks Esme not to take Spencer’s deal and when he gets out of Spring Ridge they will look for her mother together.

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Michele and Cheryl

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Kristen told Brady and Chloe that she was in charge of the company now. She said that Brady and Nicole were still CEOs, but she was the executive in charge of Basic Black. She said they had to report to her. Her first decision was to fire Chloe. Brady told her that she didn’t have that power. Kristen wanted to have fun with her. She threatened to make Chloe’s life so miserable that she will want to quit. Chloe knew she was just trying to get Brady back. Chloe let Kristen know that she and Brady were together and there was nothing she could do about it. Chloe kissed Brady. Kristen wanted to give Chloe a write up for her behavior. She said they wouldn’t tolerate sexual harassment in the office. Kristen left to type up the write up. Chloe wondered if she should resign. Brady promised to fix the situation. Sonny went to Gabi’s office and accused her of stealing a business acquisition from him. She denied doing it and said she was dealing with Kristen all day. He asked her about Jake so she told him they were never right for each other. She said she was only in love with Stefan. Eric tries to stop the thug from attacking Nicole. Eric promised not to call the cops on him. He just wanted him to let Nicole go. The man put his gun down. He pushed Nicole towards Eric and left. Nicole thanked him for helping her. She didn’t know what she would have done without him. They hugged as Rafe appeared. Nicole told him what happened so he rushed to her side. He tried to call it in, but she couldn’t walk on her ankle. Eric wanted to take her to the hospital so he could catch the mugger.

Sarah told Maggie that she thought she killed Abby. Maggie assured her that she wasn’t the one who did it. She realized she should have married Xander while she had the chance. Maggie told her that no one accused her of a crime so she should focus on living her life and getting married. She demanded that Sarah find Xander and bring him back there. She said they would be married within an hour. Sarah was grateful to her mother. Gwen went to see Xander. She wondered if Sarah was hallucinating. He thought she had a lot of nerve. Gwen blamed herself and thought she was the reason Sarah snapped and killed Abby. She wished she could have helped Abby. Gwen started to cry so Xander reached in for a hug. Sarah walked in and saw them hugging. She wanted to know why Gwen was there. Gwen wanted to apologize for what she did to her. She asked if Sarah could forgive her. Sarah started hallucinating that Gwen had a gun so she pointed a knife at her. She said she would kill Gwen before she let her hurt Xander.

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Days Short Recap Monday, July 25, 2022

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Michele and Cheryl

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Kristen told Jake and Ava that she planned on collecting on her favor to Gabi. Jake wanted to know what she wanted with Gabi. Kristen said his girlfriend would be happy to see her and help her get back on her feet. Ava said Gabi was his ex-girlfriend. When Kristen left, Jake wondered if he should warn Gabi. Ava thought Gabi might already know. Ava told Jake that she was trying not to be jealous, but she was falling for him. She said she didn’t want to set herself up for disappointment if he was still in love with Gabi. She said she wouldn’t be a second choice again. He said he was a second choice for Gabi. He said they loved each other, but they weren’t the loves of each other’s lives. He said he was over Gabi. He told her he was falling for her. He said he counted down the minutes until he could see her. She said she felt like a teenage girl waiting for her ring. He said the way she looked at him made him feel as if he won the lottery. They kissed each other. Gabi heard Li tell someone he loved them on the phone. She wanted to know who he was talking to. He said his mother. She realized there was still things she needed to know about him. She said she was an open book. He asked her about Jake. She said Jake was with Ava. Li asked if that bothered her. She wanted to show him how it didn’t bother her.

Steve and Kayla were worried about Orpheus being out of prison. Jada showed up. Steve introduced Jada to Kayla. Kayla said Marcus was a great man. She said she was sorry to hear about his passing. Steve said he helped her get a job at Salem PD. Jada said she was working on Abby’s case. Jada said she needed to talk to Kayla about Sarah’s medical history. Kayla said she couldn’t hand over medical records. Jada said there were exceptions for law enforcement.Steve said they should talk. Gabi and LI went to the office and found Kristen there. Gabi was surprised to see her. Li said Kristen was pardoned. Kristen reminded Gabi that she helped put her in the CEO seat and had the power to vote her back out. Kristen said she was happy with Gabi in charge. Kristen said she wanted to cash in on the favor. Gabi wanted to know what she wanted.

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Days Update Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Joseph Mueller

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Chloe is shocked as Kristen announces herself as the new boss of Basic Black. Brady tells her to get out but Kristen assures that she is in charge now and says they can call Gabi if they don’t believe her.

Sonny goes to the DiMera Office and tells Gabi that they need to talk as it’s an emergency about business. Sonny explains that he had his eye on a small but promising company in London and the deal was all but done until someone swooped in and took it from him. Sonny thinks that person was Gabi.

Jake doesn’t like that Ava feels he’s not serious about this relationship and he really doesn’t want her feeling like an also ran because she’s not. Jake repeats that Gabi is not the love of his life and Gwen certainly wasn’t either, but maybe Ava could be. Ava asks if Jake is saying he wants to marry her. Jake wants her to believe as much as he does, that he’s serious about this relationship and that they have a future. Ava asks if he doesn’t think rings are silly. Jake says no and tells Ava that she’s his first and only choice as he doesn’t want to be with anyone else but her.

The tattooed young man grabs Nicole and pulls a gun on her while Eric tells Nicole to stay calm and that everything be okay. The man questions Eric and Nicole knowing each other and asks if she’s his wife or something. Eric responds that she is his friend. Eric says they don’t want any trouble and asks him to just let Nicole go. He warns Eric to tell Nicole to give him her purse or he will shoot her now.

Ava tells Jake that he doesn’t need to buy her a diamond ring just because she was feeling insecure. Jake says he doesn’t have to but he wants to. Ava asks if he wants to get married. Jake says eventually, but he doesn’t want there to be any pressure as it could be a year or two from now, whatever she’s comfortable with. Ava asks if this would be an engagement ring. Jake confirms it’s a way to signal to the world that they plan to be husband and wife and telling each other they are in it for the long haul. Ava asks if he’s sure this is what he wants. Jake assures that she is and suggests they make it official.

Sonny asks Gabi if she bought the company or not. Gabi says she’s never even heard of it. Sonny argues that Gabi is trying to make a good impression as CEO by snatching a promising acquisition out of her biggest rival’s hands. Gabi tells Sonny to go as he’s wasting her time and she’s busy. Sonny says he will leave after she admits that she got up early and closed the deal this morning. Gabi reveals that she was dealing with Kristen DiMera this morning because she’s out of prison as the Governor granted her a pardon. Sonny calls that shocking. Gabi adds that she walked in and found Kristen sitting in her chair. Sonny asks if Kristen is after her job. Gabi says that’s what she thought, but she actually wanted back in at Basic Black. Gabi notes that she and Li agreed that it wasn’t worth fighting her about it, so Kristen is Brady and Chloe’s problem now.

Kristen informs Brady and Chloe that Gabi approved of her new position. Brady questions why she would do that. Kristen explains that Gabi owed her from the last shareholders meeting when EJ and Chad tried to boot Gabi out, so now she’s just showing her gratitude. Chloe takes that as Kristen didn’t give Gabi a choice. Brady tells Kristen that he and Nicole run Basic Black and have multi-year deals, so it would cost DiMera a fortune to buy them out and the board would never go for it. Kristen says that Brady and Nicole are still co-CEOs, but she’s their boss because she is DiMera’s new executive in charge of Basic Black. Brady questions what that means. Kristen responds that Brady, Nicole, and Chloe will all have to report to her.

Eric tries to get through to the man, telling him to just lower the gun and walk away with no harm, no foul. The man accuses Eric of lying to him, just like at the Pub. Nicole questions what he’s talking about. He explains that Eric caught him taking tips and acted like he wanted to help him. Eric says he does but the man asks why he followed him then. Eric tries to explain that he didn’t and had just gone for a run but he doesn’t believe him. He accuses Eric of tailing him and believes that as soon as he lets Nicole go, he will call the cops. He mentions that he’s been to prison before and he’s not going back. Eric says he doesn’t want him to go to prison and he’s just trying to help him. Nicole tells him that Eric is telling the truth. The man continues to demand Nicole’s purse or he will blow her away. Eric understands he needs the money which means he doesn’t have a job. Eric understands no one will hire him with a record and he can’t keep food in the house or a roof over his head otherwise. Eric tells him that there is a solution and no one has to get hurt. Eric swears that he won’t call the cops and he just wants him to put the gun away and let Nicole go. Eric repeats that there will be no cops and asks him to just hand over the gun. He lowers the gun which relieves Nicole. Eric asks him to then hand it over, but he instead shoves Nicole down into Eric and runs off.

Ava tells Jake that they haven’t even said “I love you” and he wants to get engaged. Jake then tells Ava that he loves her which she questions. Jake says he was trying to tell her at the apartment but he didn’t want to scare her off. Ava responds that she loves him too as they kiss. Ava jokes that this is new to her so she doesn’t know what to say or do. Jake says if she’s on board, all she has to do is nod her head and he’ll go to the jewelry store to surprise her with a diamond. Jake says he’ll be right back, kisses her, and heads to the store.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Sarah worries to Maggie about what if she killed Abigail. Maggie argues that she was her cousin and she loved her, so there is no way she would have ever hurt her. Sarah says not in her right mind, but they both know she’s not. Maggie argues that her medication is working and her hallucinations are under control. Maggie promises that everything is going to work out but Sarah complains that they don’t know that. Sarah admits she’s so scared. Maggie insists that she is not to blame and none of this is her fault. Sarah agrees that this is all on Kristen and Gwen.

Gwen shows up at Xander’s door at the Salem Inn and says she needs to talk to him. Xander says he has nothing to say. Gwen says it won’t take long and promises it’s really important, so he allows her in. Xander tells her to turn around while he puts some clothes on. Gwen jokes that it’s nothing she hasn’t seen before.

Brady tells Kristen that they aren’t impressed with her title. Chloe argues that obviously Gabi gave it to her to get her off her back. Brady states that he and Nicole still run what’s important around here. Kristen says it will be subject to her approval. Brady declares that he’s done with this and they are going to get some coffee. Kristen stops them and says they aren’t done yet as she has a very important announcement. Brady asks what it is. Kristen announces she has made her first executive decision and then tells Chloe that she’s fired. Chloe argues that Kristen can’t fire her. Brady backs her up, noting that there are contracts that say he and Nicole have final say on all personnel decisions. Kristen says she was just having a little fun and was creating the future she wants where Chloe is just a bad memory. Chloe reminds Kristen that she has no power to force her out. Kristen threatens to make Chloe’s life so miserable that she will want to quit.

Sarah tells Maggie that she’s also stressing out because she and Xander ran in to Gwen last night. Maggie can’t believe she was pardoned. Sarah complains that Gwen caused so much pain and suffering just because she wanted to hold on to Xander. Sarah worries about if Gwen goes after Xander again. Maggie says she would be a fool because she knows he loves Sarah. Sarah says she should’ve just married Xander when she had the chance since they wanted to finish the wedding while she wanted to go to the police station to answer their questions. Maggie understands Sarah wanted to do whatever she could to help. Sarah responds that everyone wants to know if she killed her cousin and she can’t tell them. Maggie encourages that she’s sure she didn’t. Sarah reminds her that Lucas saw her at the crime scene on the night of the murder. Maggie reminds her that Lucas was drunk. Sarah talks about how it was a real specific memory of her running down the stairs upset and dropping something which could’ve been the murder weapon. Maggie calls it impossible but Sarah says it’s not. Sarah reveals to Maggie that during one of her hallucinations, she threatened Chanel with a knife so what if she did the same to Abigail and stabbed her, thinking she was Kristen. Maggie points out that Sarah has been fully cooperating with the police and no one has accused her of a crime, so she needs to live her life and have her wedding like she planned. Maggie states that she’s available. Sarah starts to argue but Maggie tells her that she needs to be happy and there’s no reason she can’t be. Maggie suggests Sarah go find Xander and they will have a do over, so she will be married within the hour. Maggie asks how that works to relieve her stress. Sarah calls it perfect and thanks her as they hug. Maggie says she loves her as Sarah then goes to find Xander.

Xander asks Gwen what is so important. Gwen asks if he read the story today in the Intruder. Xander confirms he saw the story about her and the rest of the criminals being released from prison and it made him sick. Gwen clarifies that she meant the article about Sarah brought in for questioning about Abigail’s murder. Xander argues that she wasn’t brought in as she went voluntarily to help the police figure out who killed her cousin. Gwen argues that the story implied that Sarah’s a suspect. Xander points out that it’s The Intruder and he’s surprised they didn’t imply that she was an alien. Xander tells Gwen to ignore what she read because Sarah is innocent. Gwen asks if he’s sure since she’s been suffering from hallucinations. Xander questions how she knew about that. Gwen says Sarah told her when she came to visit her in prison. Gwen asks if it’s true that Sarah sees Kristen everywhere, wanting to kill her. Xander remarks that she has some nerve bringing that up when it’s all her fault. Gwen agrees and claims that she would feel so terrible if she’s the reason that Sarah snapped and killed Abigail. Gwen points out that she is free and her sister is dead. Gwen wishes she could’ve been there to help and says she would’ve done anything in her power to save Abigail.

Eric checks on Nicole, who says she is okay. Nicole tells Eric that she’s so sorry as the man got away and it’s all her fault. Eric tells her it’s not her fault. Nicole points out that he could’ve gone after him but he stayed here to help her. Eric assures he wasn’t going to leave her here alone. Nicole thanks him and talks about how the man came out of the bushes and she was so scared. Nicole cries that she doesn’t know what would’ve happened if Eric didn’t come around when he did. Eric hugs her and tells her it’s okay as he’s here and not going anywhere. Rafe then approaches and sees them. Rafe, looking disgusted, orders Eric to get his damn hands off his wife.

Chloe doesn’t know what Kristen thinks she will accomplish by trying to force her out. Brady adds that Kristen would only be hurting the company because Chloe is a very valuable asset. Kristen remarks that Brady’s always been blind to Chloe’s shortcomings. Brady argues that they need Chloe here which Kristen disagrees with, saying she’s just in the way. Chloe says that’s in the way of Kristen trying to get Brady back and it’s obvious that this is all about Kristen’s sick obsession with Brady. Kristen accuses Chloe of moving in on her family and asks if she actually thinks she can replace her. Chloe questions if Kristen thinks getting her to quit will give her another shot with Brady. Chloe tells Kristen that any stunt she pulls won’t change a thing because her and Brady will be together and there’s not a damn thing Kristen can do about it. Chloe then kisses Brady in front of Kristen.

Sonny comments that it must be hard for Gabi, knowing Jake and Ava are together. Gabi admits that at first, she was angry and disgusted at the thought of Ava being in his bed but the more she thought about it, the more she realized that she and Jake were never really right for each other. Sonny questions why she invited him back to DiMera then. Gabi says just because they weren’t right as a couple doesn’t mean he’s not right for business as they make a good team. Gabi adds that Jake isn’t the only one who has moved on since she is with Li Shin now. Sonny at first thinks she means Li’s father, Mr. Shin, but Gabi clarifies and then Sonny acknowledges that Li is hot and asks how long that’s been going on. Gabi says it’s been a little over a month. Sonny asks if she really thinks it’s a good idea to get involved with someone she’s in business with. Gabi says she can’t help that she’s attracted to driven, ambitious men. Gabi adds that Li is her equal so there is no ulterior motive, they are just colleagues who enjoy each others’ company outside of the office. Sonny asks if it’s serious. Gabi responds that she likes him and they are having a fun time. Gabi admits that Li is not the love of her life, as there was only one of those and that was Stefan. Gabi declares there will never be another love like that for her again.

Jake returns to Ava in the town square and says he picked out the most beautiful ring they had and hopes that she agrees. Jake presents the ring to Ava, but she says she’s sorry as she cannot accept that.

Gwen cries that it’s all her fault. Xander tells her to pull it together. Gwen talks about Abigail’s children and how their lives are never going to be the same and she did this to them. Gwen calls herself a monster. Xander hugs her as she cries until Sarah walks in. Sarah questions why Gwen is here and why Xander isn’t wearing a shirt. Xander explains he just got out of the shower and answered the door, having no idea it was Gwen. Sarah asks why he didn’t tell her to go to Hell and slam the door in her face. Xander tells her that Gwen said she had something very important to tell him. Gwen tells Sarah that she read about her troubles in the paper and she just wanted to come apologize to them both. Sarah asks if she means the sheer hell and horror that she put her through. Gwen tells her that she’s so sorry as she had no idea that the drug would push Sarah to such extremes and she certainly didn’t dream that she would kill Abigail. Xander argues that she didn’t. Gwen apologizes for that coming out wrong and says she’s just really upset. Gwen tells Sarah that she’s sorry for what she did and she knows she has no right to ask, but she asks if Sarah could ever forgive her. Sarah then hallucinates Gwen pulling a gun on them and saying she won’t let Sarah have Xander, threatening to shoot him. Sarah then grabs a nearby knife and tells Gwen that she will kill her before letting her hurt Xander. Xander grabs Sarah and questions what she’s doing. Sarah says she had to stop Gwen from killing him as she has a gun and he needs to call the police. Xander tells Sarah to calm down as everyone is safe. Sarah screams that Xander needs to make them take her back to prison because she pointed a gun at him and was going to shoot. Xander tries to explain but Sarah insists that Gwen has a gun in her purse but sees that it is not a gun.

Jake questions if Ava changed her mind about getting engaged. Ava says she does but just not with that ring as she recognizes it as the ring that Xander gave Gwen, which surprises Jake. Ava adds that Gwen could recognize it too and reminds Jake that she sent her to prison. Jake argues that she apologized for that. Ava feels that Gwen would be ticked off all over again and it could be a bad omen. Jake questions believing in that. Ava explains that she associates that ring with a wedding that ended in disaster so she doesn’t want to think about that. Jake agrees and suggests they go back to the jewelry store together to pick out something that she will like. Ava agrees and they walk off together.

Nicole stops Rafe and explains that Eric was just helping her as she was just almost robbed which Rafe questions. Nicole informs him that some maniac pulled a gun on her and threw her to the ground, so if Eric didn’t come around when he did, she might have been shot. Rafe checks on her. Nicole says she’s just a little shaken up. Rafe asks when this happened. Eric says it was just a few minutes ago and that he ran off. Nicole tells Rafe that he has to catch that son of a bitch. Rafe decides to call it in right now.

Kristen declares that she’s writing Chloe up for inappropriate behavior. Brady tells her to write him up then. Kristen argues that Chloe forced him to kiss her which makes him a victim and they have seen this inappropriate behavior before. Kristen accuses Chloe of being an employee trying to get ahead by sleeping with the boss. Kristen shouts that it’s going to be so easy to build a case against her because she witnessed the whole thing and Basic Black has zero tolerance for sexual harassment which means he’ll have no choice but to fire Chloe. Kristen takes her statement to go have it typed. Brady tells Chloe to just ignore her. Chloe complains that even if she does, Kristen is not going to quit and it’s only going to get worse, so maybe she should just resign.

Sarah insists that she saw a gun and runs to the bathroom in tears. Xander asks if Gwen is okay and she says she’s fine. Xander states that he should go check on Sarah. Gwen says she’ll go and assures she won’t call the police so Sarah doesn’t get in trouble. Gwen adds that she is quite worried. Gwen knows Xander doesn’t think Sarah killed Abigail, but after what just happened he has to admit it’s at least possible. Gwen asks what if Sarah does it again and comes after him. Xander tells Gwen to go. Gwen asks him to promise to be careful.

Rafe tells the cops to remind all officers that the man is armed and they need to approach with extreme caution. Rafe goes back and apologizes to Eric for being a real jerk. Eric tells him not to worry about it. Rafe asks Nicole if she’s sure she is okay. Nicole says she’s just ready to go, so Rafe and Eric help her up but her leg hurts so they sit her back down on the bench. Rafe checks on her and they try to help her up again but she’s still in pain. so they sit her back down.

Brady tells Chloe that he’s not going to let her quit and he won’t let Kristen ruin it. Chloe says she can get another job. Brady knows she can but says it means a lot to him that she’s here. Brady argues that John started this company and now he, Chloe, and Nicole have made it the success it is today as they are building something great here, so he won’t let Kristen ruin it. Chloe asks what the plan is then. Brady tells Chloe to stay here while he tries to fix the situation. Brady kisses Chloe and then exits the office.

Jake and Ava come out of the Salem Jewelers store. Ava admits that the ring Jake picked for her originally was the most beautiful one they had as nothing else compared. Jake says she doesn’t have to keep it just to keep him happy as they can go somewhere else. Ava assures that it’s the one and it doesn’t make a difference if it used to belong to someone else as it’s hers now. Ava points out that it fits perfectly. Jake calls it a great deal as he threw in wedding bands for free. Ava says if Gwen gives her any trouble, she’ll deal with her, but right now she wants to enjoy being engaged. Jake then proposes to Ava. She accepts, saying she will eventually marry him, so Jake puts the ring on her finger. They hug until the man who attacked Nicole approaches them with his gun and demand they hand over the ring.

Nicole tells Rafe and Eric that she’s fine, but Rafe points out that she can’t walk so he needs to take her to the hospital. Eric agrees. Nicole gives in, so Rafe offers to drive her but Nicole says he needs to find the guy who did this to her before he attacks anyone else. Eric then offers to take Nicole to the hospital.

Ava tells the man to relax and he can have the ring but Jake says no. Jake tells the man that they just got engaged and to put the gun down. Jake warns that he doesn’t know who he’s messing with and walks towards him, so the man then shoots Jake.

Brady goes to the DiMera Office and confronts Gabi over Kristen. Brady tells Gabi that she can’t dump Kristen at Basic Black. Gabi argues that she had no choice. Brady knows Kristen threatened to vote her out but says Gabi has to stand up to her because she’s a bully and a tyrant and she can’t put up with that. Gabi tells Brady that Kristen is his boss, so he has to make it work whether he likes it or not.

Kristen returns to the Basic Black office and asks Chloe where Brady is. Chloe responds that he stepped out. Kristen informs her that she sent her report to HR, so it’s only a matter of time before she gets Chloe out of the company, out of Brady’s bed, and out of his life. Chloe tells her to go ahead because she can give as good as she gets. Kristen asks if Chloe is declaring war. Chloe says hell yeah and she doesn’t plan on losing.

Sarah comes out of the bathroom as Xander says he was just coming to check on her and Gwen says she was just leaving. Sarah apologizes to Gwen. Gwen says it’s alright and she understands since Sarah has been through so much lately, most of which is her fault. Gwen tells her to take care and then exits. Xander tells Sarah that she’s right that he shouldn’t have let Gwen in, he’s sorry and feels terrible that she upset her so much. Sarah cries, asking why the hallucinations won’t stop as Xander hugs her, promising that everything will be alright.

Sonny goes to the Kiriakis Mansion looking for Victor, but is shocked to instead find his half-brother, Alex Kiriakis (now played by Robert Scott Wilson), who says he is definitely not Victor.

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Y&R Update Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Christine

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Victoria and Nick didn’t know what to make of Ashland’s disappearance after his apparent death. He wasn’t anywhere in the house, and there was no trail of blood. Nick said that they had to assume Ashland survived and was out there somewhere. Ashland’s blood was still on Victoria’s hand, and she wiped it off. In the next moment, Nick wavered – reminding Victoria that Ashland didn’t have a pulse. Victoria said maybe there was a pulse, but it was so faint that she and Nick missed it. She said obviously Ashland was alive, since he walked away. She added that the good news was Nick didn’t kill Ashland. Victor let himself in. Victoria asked why he came, and he said he was there to protect her.

Victor told Victoria that he’d put security on her when he found out Ashland was back in town. Victoria knew; she’d seen them. Victor said the security detail was discreetly parked outside Victoria’s house. Nick asked if security saw Ashland and if he was alive. Chance arrived and asked what happened with Ashland. Victoria said Ashland showed up uninvited. Chance heard Ashland and Victoria split, but he didn’t know the details. Victoria said she let Ashland in, and he rambled and when she made it clear they had no future, he grew more agitated. She said he grabbed her, and she knew he was going to hurt her. She explained that she got away, and thank God Nick showed up, because she knew Ashland was going to kill her.

At this point, Nick took over the story. He explained that Ashland told him to get out, and he was in a total rage. Nick wasn’t going to leave his sister alone in this situation, so he told her to call the police. Victoria added that she went to the kitchen. Nick said Ashland tried to stop Victoria. Nick stepped in, it got physical, and he socked Ashland, who fell and hit his head. Nick checked for a pulse, and he couldn’t find one. Victoria said she checked Ashland’s pulse too, and she even tried to resuscitate him. The idea that he’d taken a life was hard for Nick, so he’d gone outside, and Victoria followed him. Victor said it was obvious that Nick acted in defense of his sister. Chance agreed. He told Victoria he was sorry this happened, and he was glad Nick was there to intervene. However, he wanted to know where Ashland was now. Nick said when they came back inside, Ashland was gone.

Chance examined the fireplace hearth and said Ashland had to have had a concussion after hitting that sharp edge and losing that much blood. He said that sometimes it was hard to find a pulse, but Ashland must be alive since bodies didn’t just disappear. Chance was surprised Ashland was able to make it out of the house like that after getting knocked out. He asked Victoria how long elapsed between Ashland hitting his head and her calling Chance. Victor wanted to know what Chance was getting at. Chance felt the best way he could help was to know precisely what happened here, and his questions were based off what he was seeing. Victor said Ashland had a pulse since he walked out of the house. Nick said Ashland couldn’t have gotten far in his condition. Chance asked about Ashland’s car. Nick didn’t see it when he got here. Victoria suggested Ashland parked in the back, or on a side street. Chance said he’d get some officers to search the area. He reiterated that he was sorry this happened to Victoria. Nick wondered if they should tell Kyle and Summer about this, in case Ashland went after Harrison. Victor thought that would unnecessarily alarm them. He asked Chance to send a squad car to the Abbott neighborhood to look for Ashland. Chance said he would, but he doubted Ashland would make it that far in his condition. He said if Ashland was smart, he’d go to the hospital. He promised he’d find Ashland. He asked if Victoria wanted to press charges, and she said yes. Chance asked if there was anything else Nick and Victoria left out or forgot to say. The sibling conferred and felt that they’d said everything. Chance left. Nick asked Victor what really happened to Ashland.

Kyle took Summer to Dive Bar. She was glad he suggested it. Part of her had wanted to stay home and watch Harrison sleep after the bullet they dodged with Ashland earlier today. He felt the same way. They were grateful to Diane. Kyle wanted to thank Summer for being such a great stepmom and wife. She noted that he was her business partner too. Summer spotted her brother on a date with Kyle’s niece. She wanted to say hello since she hadn’t caught up with Noah in awhile. Kyle knew Summer just wanted to spy on the new romance, but he also wanted to talk with Allie, since they hadn’t chatted much, even though they lived in the same house.

Kyle and Summer went to chat with Noah and Allie. The couples danced, and then Kyle and Allie went to grab drinks while the siblings caught up. Over at the bar, Kyle told Allie he’d like to get to know her better. Allie brought up Diane, and Kyle appreciated the directness. He asked if she was one of the people who was angry with his mom. She was undecided. She didn’t like that Diane used her to get to Jack, but Diane had been nice to her. She did note that Diane had a lot of enemies in this town. He admitted his mother had done more than most. Allie said a lot of people were interested in her opinion of Diane, but Allie was good at avoiding trouble. Allie said that for the first time in a long time, her future looked bright. Kyle asked if Noah had anything to do with that, and Allie said perhaps.

Allie asked if being an Abbott was as perfect as it appeared to be. Kyle said it had its upsides, but it could be a roller coaster, as she’d find out if she stayed. He hoped she did. She said it was looking more likely. He was sorry he never got to know her dad, who was his brother. She thought it was weird that her dad and Kyle were brothers, since Kyle was barely older than she was. He said it must have been bizarre for Allie to find out her father had a whole family she didn’t know. She said it was, but the whole family had been so warm and welcoming. She knew Ashley was skeptical of her at first, but she felt like Ashley had come to accept her as part of the family. Kyle said Ashley and most of the women in the family were tough and protective, but he wouldn’t have it any other way. She agreed and felt lucky to be included in that group. They talked about her new job at Jabot. He was glad she found her place. She looked over at Noah and said she was too.

Noah told Summer he was leaving New Hope. She worried he was leaving town, and he said he was staying. She wasn’t surprised he was leaving New Hope, since it’d seemed like a stop gap to her. He said their dad was accepting. They agreed that they got lucky with their father. Summer recalled that Nick helped her get settled in Milan, even though he didn’t want her to move away. Noah suggested that Nick had always been more hands off as a father because Victor had such a heavy hand in his kids’ lives. Summer said Nick wanted different for them.

Allie, Noah, Summer and Kyle had drinks together. Summer was glad Allie put a smile back on Noah’s face and gave him a reason to stay in town. Allie said she wasn’t the only reason Noah was staying. She encouraged him to share his idea. He told them about his plan to start a club with a glam vibe. They thought that was cool, but Summer didn’t think Victor was going to let Noah change Top of the Tower to a nightclub. She said their grandfather used the restaurant like a second office. Kyle didn’t think Victor knew the meaning of glam vibe. Noah said he’d seen pictures of Victor in the 70s and he was a stud. Kyle thought Victor was more Burt Reynolds, less Bowie. Allie had never heard of Burt Reynolds, and Noah said they were going to have to have a movie marathon. Allie only met Victor once, but she heard he was a great businessman, and great businessmen could see a great idea. Summer had another idea. There was a space on the top floor of her mom’s hotel that would be perfect for Noah. He said if it didn’t work with their grandpa, he’d keep Summer’s idea in mind.

Adam went to Crimson Lights, and Sharon approached. She noticed he looked like he was mulling something over. He asked how she was. She felt she was as well as could be expected. She asked about him. Connor was away at camp, and Adam was moving away from the ranch for the time being. He was staying at The Grand Phoenix. Sharon heard about the personnel change at Newman Enterprises. He asked if she meant Victoria’s return, Nick’s rise and Adam’s fall. Sharon said she was surprised Nick returned to Newman, but he spent a lot of time thinking about it. Adam always thought Nick was the type to go on instinct. Sharon said Adam and Nick both acted on impulse. She wondered if it was an impetuous decision for him to turn down the CEO job at Newman Media. He said it was a calculated, yet defiant declaration of independence from his father. She wondered if he’d change his mind once he cooled down. He felt like she wasn’t hearing what he was saying. She apologized and said it was because she knew how much building Newman Media meant to him. He said he built it up, and his family rewarded him by using him and kicking him to the curb when Victoria, the anointed, reappeared. He said he’d tried for the last time to be part of the inner circle, but they wouldn’t allow it, and he didn’t want it anymore. He’d finally cut ties with Victor. Sally was out on the patio eavesdropping and she heard it all.

Sharon said she’d seen Adam go down this road before, and he never got very far. He said it was different this time. She said if he was really making a clean break from Victor, she applauded it. He noted that she supported Nick rejoining the family fold. She said he and Nick were very different. He knew she always thought he needed to define himself in a way that was separate from his father. She said that was because the tortured dynamic between them was responsible for Adam’s worst tendencies and actions. He said she was right, and that was why the only way for him to truly be free was to make a clean break. He said that as much as Victor said he was going to give him autonomy, it wasn’t true. Victor wanted to take the reins whenever it suited him, Adam said.

Sharon said that the last few months, she’d seen some glimpses of the good man she knew Adam to be at his core. She couldn’t believe she was saying this, but she wondered if Sally had something to do with that. He said he and Sally were through. Sharon was sorry. Adam was surprised because he didn’t think she was part of the Sally fan club. Sharon wasn’t, but she thought Sally cared about Adam and supported him extricating himself from the complex family dynamic. Sharon thought Sally and Adam seemed to get each other. She said Sally came to see her awhile ago to talk about Adam. Adam said Sally shouldn’t have done that. Sharon had come to realize Sally did that because she cared about Adam.

Sally pressed her ear against the wall to make sure she didn’t miss a thing. Adam said that he and Sally were holding each other back. Sharon asked how. Adam said that Sally wasn’t a popular choice with certain people. Sharon smiled and told Adam he could be an acquired taste too. She reminded him that he said he didn’t care what his family thought. He replied that there were a lot of other factors and he didn’t want to get into details. Sharon reminded Adam that they could be honest with each other. She said he was the first person she could reveal the full extent of her grief to after Rey died. Sally overheard Adam admit that he set Sally free so she could soar. He was sure Sharon knew he could be an albatross on the neck of anyone who cared about him. Sally burst in and told Adam that she didn’t want him to do this favor for her. “All I want is to be with you,” she said.

Sharon decided to leave. Adam tried to leave too, but Sally wouldn’t let him. Sally didn’t know whether to be angry at Adam or hug him. She said she knew he loved her. He denied it, but she said she heard it with her own ears. She told him she heard him say he was setting her free so she could soar. She just heard him say he didn’t care what Victor thought. Adam claimed he’d lied to Sharon because he cared about her opinion, and he didn’t want her to think he still had issues with his father. He said it was cleaner to make Sharon think his actions were noble. Sally didn’t buy it. Adam said Sharon had intimate knowledge of his history, so he lied to her to avoid her judgment. Sally felt like Adam was scrambling to come with an explanation. He said he was, because she kept following him and eavesdropping. She denied following him. He told her she looked pathetic and desperate. She slapped him, then she pulled him into a kiss.

Sally challenged Adam to tell her he didn’t miss that and miss them. She said she didn’t care about what his family thought of her, so he could lie to everyone, including himself, but she knew that kiss was the truth. “You love me as much as I love you. Why can’t you get that through your thick skull?,” she asked. She said Newman Media was just a job, and what they had was so much more. She kissed him again, and he gave in to it, wrapping his hands around her waist, but then he suddenly pulled back and told Sally that she was making a fool of herself, and they were through.

After Adam was gone, Sharon returned and brought Sally a drink. Sharon asked if Sally wanted to talk. She did. Sally always prided herself on being able to read people, but Adam had her head spinning. Sharon asked what happened. Sally said Adam claimed he lost everything because of her, but then she heard him tell Sharon the exact opposite. When she confronted him, he said he lied to Sharon so she wouldn’t think badly of him. Sharon said Adam could be hard to understand sometimes. Sally said the last time she came to Sharon for insight on Adam’s relationship with Victor, she was really helpful. Sally asked if she was fooling herself with Adam. Sharon didn’t know what was going on with Adam, but she guessed the truth with Adam was somewhere in the middle.

Sharon said Adam just told her he was done with his father forever. She found that hard to believe, but she could accept that Adam had to step away for awhile, and that would give Sally a chance to prove herself at Newman Media without her relationship with Adam tainting people’s perception. Sally thought that should be her decision to make. She said that despite what people thought, Adam never influenced her. She wondered why he was suddenly doubting her ability to make her own choices. Sharon didn’t know, but she said it was a human trait to think you were protecting people even when they didn’t ask for it. She said that happened with Victoria when everyone stepped in to save her from Ashland. Sally said that if Adam was doing this to help her, she thought she could forgive him, but she wasn’t sure how to get through to him. She asked how to stop him from being noble and go back to loving her.

Sharon said, unfortunately, when it came to Adam, there often weren’t easy answers. Sally said she couldn’t help loving Adam. Sharon thought there was truth to the notion that Sally’s success at Newman Media was precarious as long as she was with Adam. She was sure that Sally must know Victoria didn’t like or trust Adam. Sally said Victoria didn’t hide her feelings. Sharon said now that Newman was back in the family business, Nick would be part of the equation. She said that Nick and Adam’s relationship had cooled down right after Adam donated a kidney to Faith, but they still had a complicated history. She thought Nick wavered between tolerance and outright hatred for his brother. Sally knew Adam was flawed and complicated, but she didn’t understand why the family had to figure so heavily into her relationship with him. Sharon said Newmans came as a package deal. Sharon felt the important thing was how much Sally valued her job at Newman Media. Sally said it wasn’t as important as Adam. Sharon said Sally had to find a way to prove that to him.

Adam went home to his room at The Grand Phoenix. He flashed back to his kiss with Sally and remembered her asking if he didn’t miss them.

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Nick: Victoria! Vick, open the door!

[ Wind whipping ]

[ Doors rattling ]

Victoria: What do you mean, there’s only one way to end this?

Ashland: Oh, I don’t know. What does it sound like to you?

Victoria: It sounds like you’re crazy, ashland.

Ashland: Well, but does it sound like the truth? Because that’s what it is, victoria. It’s how I honestly feel! Do you understand that? There is only one way for this to end!

[ Wind whipping ]

Victoria: I hear my phone ringing. It’s in the kitchen, and i need to answer it.

Ashland: Whoever’s calling, they’re gonna have to leave a message.

Victoria: It’s my security detail. Yeah, they check in with me every 15 minutes, and if I don’t answer it, they’re gonna be here in a hurry.

Ashland: Well, then… we’re gonna have to make this quick.

Nikki: So, adam thinks that ashland is out for blood. And you believe him? I see. Well, what does that mean, victor? Well, I’ll keep my eyes open, but I’m more worried about victoria. Please make sure she’s safe. Yes. I know. You have everything under control. I’ll see you soon.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Phyllis: Hey. Are you ready for our meeting? Oh, my gosh. Please, please tell me your investigators came up with something on diane. This is really urgent. Every single day she’s here, she sticks her talons in even deeper.

[ Wind whipping ]

Jack: Hey, get in here quick, quick.

Diane: Oh, gosh! That wind came out of nowhere.

Jack: Yeah, that’s what we used to call a wicked wind when I was a kid.

Diane: I’ve never heard that phrase before.

Jack: No?

Diane: No.

Jack: Well, it’s an old wives’ tale about summer winds that come in and manage to make things hot rather than cool. It’s a bad omen.

Diane: Oh.

Jack: So, in july, when a wind like this kicks up, well, you know trouble’s right around the corner. And here you are.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I’m sorry to drop by unannounced. I just, um, wondered if I could talk to kyle for a few minutes.

Jack: Actually, he and summer are gone, but I’m glad to see you here.

Diane: Oh, really? Why is that?

Jack: I just haven’t had a chance to thank you.

Diane: Well, I’m not sure i know what I did to deserve your thanks, but I’m happy to find out.

Jack: What you did in the park, protecting our grandson from ashland locke.

Nick: Hey, I’m outside your house. I think you’re home. I can see the lights on. But maybe you’re asleep. Um…vick, just call me, okay? Call me back. Let me know you’re safe.

[ Wind whipping ]

Victoria: I’m telling you the truth, ashland. My security detail is on the way. That’s — that’s them on the phone. They’re gonna be here soon.

Ashland: Why should I believe a word you say? You’ve been lying to me for weeks.

Victoria: I’ve been lying to you? I can’t believe you say that with a straight face.

Ashland: I really do regret that it has to end this way, victoria. I do. I mean, but maybe it was inevitable. You think? I-I understood when we first met that we were both incredibly unique individuals. We were both powerhouses, ambitious. We were driven. We both wanted to be on top. So maybe it was a mistake for us to think that we could actually work this out because both of us can’t be on top. That’s the way the world works. One of us had to fall.

Victoria: I don’t know what you’re talking about. I just know that you have to leave now.

Ashland: I was honest with you. I was myself with you. Do you remember — do you remember when you gave me this ring, huh? The loch family ring. You told me it was a symbol for who I am now. It was supposed to represent our bright, shiny future. What does it represent now, victoria? What do you think? Huh?

Victoria: [ Breathes deeply ]

Ashland: Nothing. Nothing but your lies and your deception. I will never wear it again. But I’m gonna keep it because it will remind me of how cruel people can be.

Victoria: I’m cruel?

I’m cruel? After everything that you’ve done?

Ashland: I loved you! And you used that love against me! You played me for your own personal gain!

Victoria: I can’t believe you’re saying this. You’re the one who — you —

Ashland: What? I’m the one who what? I’m the one who started it? Is that what you were gonna say? Who cares? Who gives a damn? What difference does it make? Everything I did to you, you did to me, which makes you no better than me. In fact, you’re worse because i was willing to become a better person. I was willing to — to — to change myself because of you. I was willing to walk through fire for you!

Victoria: Ashland, please calm down.

Ashland: I risked my life pulling you from that burning car only to have you destroy it! I should have left you! I should have let you die… because maybe then I could still believe now that you loved me to the bitter end. My a1c stayed here,

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Diane: Jack, you’re making too much of what I did.

Jack: Am I?

Diane: Yes. I did what anybody in my place would have done. I knew about the restraining order, so when ashland showed up at the park, I texted michael.

Jack: You still took a risk. I know ashland was playing on your emotions.

Diane: Well, then you deserve some of the credit, too, because you warned me about him and i actually listened.

Jack: No, you showed real bravery. You got the message to michael without alerting locke.

Diane: Well, he was pretty distracted when he saw harrison.

Jack: Well, that may be, but you chanced getting on the wrong side of him, and we all know what he’s capable of. He’s devious. He’s vindictive. He’s capable of retribution.

Diane: I really don’t think I’m in any danger.

Jack: Why are you arguing with me on this? Say, “thank you, jack. I am happy to keep our grandson safe and sound.”

Diane: Thank you, jack. I am happy to keep our grandson safe and sound.

Jack: Well, now, that wasn’t so hard, was it?

Diane: No. It felt pretty great, actually.

Jack: I know kyle is very pleased with how you handled things. It meant a lot to both of us.

Diane: I’d do anything for our son. So, do you think he and summer will be home soon?

Jack: I really don’t know. Is everything alright?

Diane: Oh, yeah, definitely. I just, um — well, there’s just a couple of work issues that I’d like kyle’s advice about, but it — it can wait. Thanks, jack. Although…

Jack: What?

Diane: Well, you do run the parent company. Maybe you can help.

Nikki: I’m afraid my investigators have not come up with any skeletons in diane’s closet.

Phyllis: I was hoping they’d come up with something good and juicy.

Nikki: I know. I’m disappointed, too.

Phyllis: Maybe ashley has come up with something. Where is she, anyway? I mean, nothing is more important than getting rid of diane.

Nikki: Oh, she texted. “Can’t make it tonight. Please keep me updated.”

Phyllis: Seriously? What else is she doing? Nothing is more important than this.

Nikki: Yeah, but then she goes on, “don’t worry about diane using allie again. Allie can hold her own.”

Phyllis: Oh, okay. Listen, I wish I had the same faith in allie that ashley does. Honestly, this girl — she’s lovely. She’s lovely and sweet. And you know diane. She takes advantage of people like that.

Nikki: Maybe ashley knows something about her grand-niece that we don’T.

Phyllis: I doubt it. Seriously, I can’t believe this is happening. Look at how quickly diane has wormed her way into the lives of people who live here. Walking around town, having coffee, eating, like she has no problem. She should be tarred and feathered. Honestly, it’s disgusting.

Nikki: Okay, you are really riled up tonight. Any particular reason?

Phyllis: I’ll tell you why. I had a conversation with summer. You know what summer said? She went on and on about diane and how wonderful she is because I guess she saved harrison from ashland. And she was going on like diane deserved a medal or a parade or something.

Nikki: That’s ridiculous. I was there. She sent michael a text. That’s the extent of her involvement.

Phyllis: Are you kidding me? And you know she probably did it so everybody would fawn all over her.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] Ashland locke. The gift that keeps on giving.

[ Doors rattling ]

Victoria: I don’t think you can blame me for how sad and lonely you– you’ve turned out to be. You did it to yourself.

Ashland: Stop saying that! You sound exactly like your father!

Victoria: Even if I had died — died in that crash

[Scoffs] You still wouldn’t have been loved because those feelings that I had for you — they were based on a lie. It was all false. I was in love with this man that you were pretending to be.

Ashland: And who was that, victoria? A stronger, younger version of your dad?

Victoria: No, no, not even close. I see you now. I see you for who you really are. You’re not the great and powerful ashland locke. And you’re definitely nowhere — nowhere near the man my father is. You’re not even poor, pathetic bobby defranco, who you left in new jersey all those years ago.

Ashland: Fine, fine! Okay, then who am I, victoria? Who the hell am I?!

Victoria: You’re pathetic! You’re sad and ugly and disgusting! No one could ever love you!

Ashland: Don’t say that!

Ashland: Ahh! No — you bitch. No, you are not gonna get to that phone.

Nick: Hey!

Ashland: No.

Nick: Stay right there!

Ashland: No.

Nick: What is going on?

Ashland: Don’t get involved, nick. Your sister and I are saying our final goodbyes. (Kid 1) where’s lucky?

Jack: I don’t want to step on any toes. Marchetti is kyle’s domain. Maybe you better wait and ask him your questions.

Diane: No, my — my questions are larger, philosophical ones, not specific to marchetti, things like protocol or early expectations versus long-term goals.

Jack: That’s what is troubling you? Come on. I would think for you that would be rudimentary. You have been in business as long as I have known you. Please tell me that pretending you were dead hasn’t taken away your ability to handle new situations.

Diane: Maybe I’m just a little rusty.

Jack: So fake it. Come on. I am convinced you can fake anything. You can bluff your way through a hundred different scenarios.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Are you teasing me or being deliberately mean?

Jack: I’ll never tell.

Diane: [ Laughs ]

Jack: Okay, fine. I’ll give you what advice I can. I was about to freshen my drink. Can I, um, maybe pour you one?

Diane: Sure, I’ll — I’ll take what you’re having, which I’m assuming is smooth and smoky and at least 25 years old.

Jack: You know me well.

Phyllis: That’s what’s garnering all this praise for diane? She texted michael?

Nikki: That’s it. She told him that ashland was in the park near harrison, which is a violation of his restraining order. But, my god, you would have thought she had saved the boy from a burning building, the way michael gushed over her.

Phyllis: What is wrong with michael? Seriously. All she did is what any good babysitter would do at the sign of trouble.

Nikki: I totally agree with you. The look that ashland gave her — I mean, it was like she had betrayed a confidence or something. And it made me wonder if maybe they had an arrangement and she double-crossed him.

Phyllis: Hmm. That would be just like diane.

Nikki: Oh, well, the worst part of all of this is that ashland got out of jail in a matter of hours.

Phyllis: Wow. Just sitting there in jail, simmering, stewing, sharpening his grudge.

Nikki: Exactly. And now this fiasco has made him even more furious.

Nick: Does someone want to tell me what is going on here?

Victoria: Nothing more to say to ashland. I’ve asked him to leave repeatedly.

Nick: Yet you’re still here. Why?

Ashland: I have committed no crime. I didn’t break in. She invited me in.

Victoria: Because you were lurking outside.

Nick: Vick, call the police.

Ashland: Oh, no, no, no. There’s no reason to call the police, right, victoria? You said yourself your security team is on their way right now, in spite of the fact that there’s been no intended malice on my part.

Nick: Everything you’ve ever done to this family’s with malice.

Ashland: Oh, you newmans — you’re all the same. You circle the wagons. You don’t trust anybody on the outside, even when they’re telling you the truth.

Victoria: When is the last time you told the truth?

Ashland: So what is this, nick, huh? You come busting in here. You break up a conversation between a husband and wife?

Victoria: You’re not my husband.

Ashland: We still have a relationship!

Nick: Hey, hey, hey.

Ashland: We have a bond that can’t be broken! You keep your hands off me.

Nick: Vick, call the police now.

Victoria: My phone’s in the kitchen.

Ashland: No! No! We are not finished. You stay where you are.

Nick: Don’t you talk to her like that!

Ashland: Oh, what are you now, huh? Nick, the protector? Is that it? Huh? Nick, the great protector? Let me tell you something. I’m gonna talk to your sister however I damn well please.

Nick: This is your last warning!

Ashland: Or what?!

Nick: You can walk out of here now on your own, or we’re gonna have a problem.

Victoria: I’m calling the police.

Ashland: I’ve done nothing wrong!

Victoria: You broke into my house. You — you threatened me. You grabbed me!

Ashland: No! Enough, alright? I —

Nick: You put your hands on her?!

Ashland: Ugh!

Nick: Ashland! Ashland!

Phyllis: You know, I’m sorry that ashland is a powder keg ready to explode. I’m really sorry about that. And I’m sure he’s making the newmans responsible for everything. I mean, why doesn’t he just point his anger toward someone who deserves it, like diane?

Nikki: Yeah, that’s a nice thought, but she would walk away unscathed. I don’t understand how she lives this charmed life.

Phyllis: I don’t get it. It — it baffles me, honestly. It seems like every single person in this town believes her. That’s why it’s up to us to get rid of her.

Nikki: We need to come up with a foolproof plan.

Phyllis: I’ve been thinking of something. Just hear me out. It seems like the key is her job at marchetti with kyle and summer. What if she was to — I don’t know — fail spectacularly and leave?

Nikki: I like the sound of that.

Phyllis: Well, this is what I’m thinking. What if we orchestrated it that she was intentionally trying to sabotage the company and it exploded? Maybe that way, kyle and summer will lose faith in her and they’ll want her to leave. I mean, kyle’s the key. Without the support from kyle, she has nothing. And she’ll get out of town.

Nikki: I am really liking this. I knew I could count on you to come up with something devious and underhanded.

Phyllis: Yeah, I’m just better at it than you are. But this time, you know, the ends justify the means.

Nikki: Okay. So, we have the general idea. How do we go about arranging for diane’s spectacular fail?

Diane: Thank you. I have to admit I’m — I’m a bit anxious about it. Working in P.R. For a big-time fashion house is a huge responsibility.

Jack: I would have said nothing makes you nervous.

Diane: Well, that’s the image I like to project. I’m only sharing this with you. I don’t generally let people see this side of me.

Jack: Well, gee, I’m flattered.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Well, given our history, there’s really no point in me trying to fool you. I mean, it’s like you said before — I can fake my way through any scenario. But I want this job at marchetti to be different. I don’t want to let kyle down.

Jack: I understand that.

Diane: So I have to know going in what I’m doing.

Jack: You don’t have to know everything on your first day. Kyle knows there is on-the-job training involved.

Diane: Yeah, but it’s not just kyle I’m worried about. I mean, I — I need to impress summer and — and the rest of the world.

Jack: Yeah, I get that. Kyle’s gonna give you the benefit of the doubt every time. Summer — well, she could be a little tougher.

Diane: Yeah, I can’t bluff or use my old bag of tricks with her.

Jack: Can I ask you a question about your old bag of tricks?

Diane: Go ahead.

Jack: Is there one in there where you show up asking for kyle when all along you really just wanted jack’s advice?

Diane: I’ll never tell.

Jack: [ Laughs ] God.

Diane: [ Chuckles ]

Ashland: Locke! Get up. You’ve been a fake since the first day I met you. I’m not buying it. Get up! Locke?

Victoria: Oh, my god. What happened? Nick, what’s wrong?

Nick: I, um — I can’t feel a pulse.

Victoria: Ashland? Ashland?

Nick: Can you find a pulse? Vick. Life… doesn’t stop for diabetes.

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Phyllis: Yeah. You know, I have to admit, sabotaging diane at marchetti, it’ll be tricky. I mean, we don’t want to do anything that will hurt the company. And also, summer shouldn’t have to suffer the consequences for diane.

Nikki: Oh, no, I don’t want that, either. The problem is, we don’t have anybody on the inside at marchetti. I mean, ashley is strictly on the jabot side of the things.

Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah. I mean, there are people coming from italy to work, and also there are some new hires. Do we happen to know any of those new employees?

Phyllis: No. I mean, it’s ironic. Summer offered me a job there when she was in milan. I turned it down. I mean, I would be on the inside now.

Nikki: Why didn’t you take it?

Phyllis: It didn’t fit into my plans.

Nikki: It was because of jack, wasn’t it? You didn’t take the position because of him.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Jack was here. I didn’t want to leave, even for milan.

Nikki: I’m sorry, phyllis. You had your heart set on reuniting with jack, hopefully for good this time.

Phyllis: Yeah. It was going well, nikki. This time, it was going really well. It was.

[ Sighs ] You know what? That’s why I’m more determined to do this. I will do whatever it takes to get this bitch out of our lives for good.

Jack: I think you need to stop putting so much pressure on yourself.

Diane: I disagree. I don’t think I’m feeling enough pressure. I mean, I never expected to be back here. Sometimes it feels like a dream. I — I can’t believe I’m back in genoa city working on my relationship with my son. I have a good thing going. And I don’t want to mess it up.

Jack: Of course you don’t, but try to remember that kyle and summer are intelligent, rational people. They hired you knowing you were not an expert in public relations. They don’t expect you to light the world on fire in your first week. All they expect, I’m guessing, is commitment and honesty.

Diane: Honesty in public relations? Isn’t that a little unusual?

Jack: Not for companies under the jabot umbrella. I’m guessing that’s the hardest part for you.

Diane: Jack.

Jack: You may not like it, but it’s true.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I’m just hoping a day will come when people stop rubbing my history in my face.

Jack: Old habits die hard.

Victoria: [ Sighs ]

[ Sniffles ]

Nick: Vick?

Victoria: It’s no use. He’s dead.

Nick: Mnh. Did you call the police?

Victoria: No. I didn’t call 911. I-I-I just ran to the kitchen to get my phone, but I was — I was hoping that maybe you could get ashland out of here before — before bringing in the authorities.

Nick: No, no, no. Call them. Call them now.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] I — I’m not sure it’s the right move.

Nick: What do you mean? Of course it’s the right move. Your ex-husband’s dead in your living room.

Victoria: Look, I’m well aware of that, nicholas. But neither one of us is thinking rational right now. Maybe we should call dad instead.

Nick: No, no, we’re not involving him in this, alright? This is on me.

Victoria: No, it’s not just — it’s not just you.

Nick: I’m responsible. I hit him. We got to do the right thing. When has circumventing the law ever worked out for us?

Victoria: Nicholas, but the consequences.

Nick: No, no, we’re gonna be fine, okay? We’re gonna be fine. He attacked you. He was going after you, so I had to hit him, and then he hit the ground. It’s a clear-cut case of self-defense. We’re fine.

Victoria: I don’t know. I don’t know if the district attorney’s office is gonna see it the same way.

Nick: Alright, fine. Don’t — if you don’t want to call the police, then call chance. He’s family. He’ll be able to tell us what to do next. Vick, if you don’t call him, I will.

Victoria: Okay. Okay, fine. I’ll — I’ll call chance.

Nick: Alright. I got to get some air. This is john.

Sharon: Large black coffee with an extra espresso.

Chance: Thank you. I’m gonna need this extra caffeine tonight. Odds are I’m working late.

Sharon: Oh, because of the winds?

Chance: Yeah. When the weather gets weird, you know, things tend to happen. Oh, my god. I’m — I’m — I’m very sorry. I didn’t mean it like that.

Sharon: No. It’s okay. You can say it. Rey’s accident happened on a night that was very foggy. Although the weather didn’t turn out to be the reason why it happened.

Chance: Well, the last thing I wanted to do is bring up bad memories, so I apologize.

Sharon: It’s alright. I was thinking about him tonight anyway. How could I not?

Chance: Yeah. He’s been on my mind, too.

Sharon: So, how are things out there? Very bad?

Chance: No, actually, not too bad. A couple fallen trees, no injuries, minimal property damage, so…

Sharon: Well, that’s a relief.

Chance: Yeah. I’m hoping it stays calm and I’m just paranoid for no reason.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Give me a minute, will you? Hey, victoria. What’s up?

Victoria: Something happened, uh, tonight at my house. It was an — it was an accident.

Chance: An accident? Is anybody hurt?

Victoria: Ashland.

Chance: Okay. Have you called an ambulance?

Victoria: No. N-no, that isn’t necessary. Um, I’d prefer to keep it in the family for now.

Chance: Okay, t-tell me more about what happened.

Victoria: Just come to the house.

Chance: Okay, I’ll be right there.

[ Wind whipping ]

Nick: [ Sighs, clears throat ]

Victoria: I called chance.

Nick: [ Clears throat ] Good.

Victoria: He should be here soon. Nicholas, why don’t you just come back inside? It’s — it’s really windy.

Nick: You know, I was just coming by to see if you were okay. I was banging on the door. You weren’t answering, so i thought maybe you were asleep. So, I was about to leave, but then something didn’t feel right, so I went around back and I entered through the back doors and then that’s when it happened. It was just so fast, you know? What did I do?

Victoria: Nicholas, you don’t have to go over it again. There’s no need for you to get more worked up than you already are.

Nick: No, I got to get this straight for when chance gets here. You know, I got to say it out loud and piece it together. He’d attacked you, you know, and he was coming after you again, so I… so I hit him, and then he fell down. I was just trying to stop him. Obviously, I didn’t want him to die.

Victoria: Of course you didn’t want him to die. It was an accident. He fell, and he hit his head. It’s as simple as that.

Nick: It doesn’t feel that simple.

Victoria: Nicholas, it’s gonna be okay. You need to calm down, and you need to think about what you’re gonna say to chance.

Nick: Yeah. I don’t want him, you know, to doubt me for any reason. You’re right.

Victoria: Just tell me what i can do.

Nick: Nothing. I just — I — I got to walk this off.

Victoria: Nicholas! Nick.

Diane: I want you to know I’m not taking this opportunity for granted. I realize what a gift kyle and summer have given me.

Jack: I know you do.

Diane: I-I never expected to have a job like this after only a few months back in town. It’s beyond what I could have hoped for. You know, to work with kyle and summer so closely — it really means a lot to me.

Jack: Well, I’m glad you appreciate the position you’re in.

Diane: And I realize that you could have stepped in and stopped them from hiring me. But you didn’T. And I appreciate that, too.

Jack: I wanted kyle to be his own man, to make his own decisions. Now I have to abide by that.

Diane: Well, despite all that, I’m sure it’s difficult for you to see kyle so readily accepting me.

Jack: It only proves that something was missing in his life. You coming back has filled that void.

Diane: All those years i missed. You know, all that time, you raised him alone.

Jack: Well, it wasn’t just me. The abbotts never do anything alone.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Still, you must have some resentment towards me.

Jack: I’ve learned a lot about resentment. It’s a waste of time and energy.

Diane: Well, I think you’ve shown remarkable restraint. And I thank you for that.

Jack: As long as you know it wasn’t for your benefit.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] I accept that. You want to know a secret?

Jack: I don’t know. Do I?

Diane: Well, in the interest of honesty, I think I should share it with you.

Jack: Go ahead.

Diane: It’s my hope that one day you and I will be in a place where…we can be friends.

[ Chuckles ] I’ve even made a bet with myself that I can pull it off. What do you think my odds are?

Jack: You don’t want to know.

[ Wind whipping ]

Victoria: Nick?

Nick: Hey.

Victoria: Are you — are you — are you calming down?

Nick: I’m just trying to sort things out. I can barely think.

Victoria: Look, just don’t worry about anything else. You saved my life tonight.

Nick: Did I?

Victoria: [ Sighs ] I saw the look in ashland’s eyes. He was gonna kill me. He was — he was just acting so strange. I didn’t know what he was gonna do, but I know he wanted me dead. He just kept talking about saying our last goodbyes and how he wished I had died in that car accident.

Nick: That’s sick. He’s sick. I’m sorry.

Victoria: I didn’t know what to do. I mean, before you got there, I was just looking for anything to fight him off with. I mean, he wasn’t — even the police, that wasn’t gonna slow him down. He — you did what you had to do to stop him, and I’m — I’m so grateful.

Nick: Look, I’m glad that i could be there for you. But I took a man’s life tonight. There’s no changing that.

Victoria: I know that. I know you did. But you were protecting me. You had my back. You had my back like you always have promised me. You — you kept your word. I promise you I’m gonna do everything that I can to help you.

Nick: I know. I know I can count on you. I know. Alright, we should get back to the house. We need to be there when chance arrives. Here’s to real flavors…

Diane: Aww. Thanks for letting me see harrison. Even to peek in on him while he’s sleeping brings me so much joy.

Jack: Our grandson can put a smile on your face even when he’s half asleep.

Diane: That’s the second time you’ve used that phrase.

Jack: What phrase?

Diane: “Our grandson.” I have to admit, it warms my heart when I hear it. There’s really nothing like it, is there?

No, there is not, nothing I’ve found.

Diane: I’m so glad I decided to reclaim my life here. You know, even if it ended tomorrow, just spending time with kyle and harrison has made it all worth it. Even though harrison still doesn’t know I’m his grandmother.

Jack: And that’s for kyle to decide when that happens, right?

Diane: Right. I’ve taken up enough of your time. You know, thanks, jack, for everything. Your advice was spot on, and it means a lot.

Jack: I’ll show you out. Well, looks like the wind let up a little bit. Maybe there’s no trouble tonight after all.

Diane: [ Chuckles ]

Nikki: You know, I definitely think you’re onto something. Discrediting diane at her new job would be a very effective way to get rid of her.

Phyllis: Yeah, I know. We just need someone on the inside to help us out. It’s too bad that chelsea turned down that design gig. I mean, she could have helped us. She likes schemes, right?

Nikki: Yeah, but we need somebody who has an ax to grind with diane. That’s not chelsea.

Phyllis: No one in this town wants diane gone as much as we do.

Nikki: And that’s why it should be you. Can’t you tell summer that you’ve had a change of heart and you want to work at marchetti now?

Phyllis: No. I run this hotel. I can’t do that.

Nikki: Oh, well, how busy are you? I mean, this place seems to run itself.

Phyllis: Well, that’s not completely accurate. Maybe something can be done.

Nick: I don’t see chance’s car. He must not be here yet.

Victoria: I’m sure he’s on his way. Look, at least it’ll give you a little more time to figure out what you’re gonna say.

Nick: I’m just gonna say the truth. What else can I do?

[ Groans ]

[ Door closes ]

[ Banging ] The wind’s blowing it. I didn’t close them good enough.

[ Banging stops ]

Victoria: [ Sighs ]

Nick: [ Sighs ] What the hell?

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[ Grunting, breathing rapidly ]

[ Groans ] Felty… I heard a lot about you. It’s all been A… a big misunderstanding. Oh, we are

way beyond that. You’ve been exploiting sasha gilmore, a grieving mother, pushing drugs on her. She asked for them!

[ Groans ]

[ Coughs ] I didn’t want to do that. Listen to me. I don’t want you to talk. I just want you to listen. You offend me… and people who offend me, they tend to disappear. You understand? Good evening, darling. If memory serves, you like roses. Oh, yes. Thank you. I also like champagne. Good. Then I’m two for two. Please, sit. Thanks. To you — the most beautiful sight I have ever seen. I can’t do this. I’m sorry. I can’t — um… I don’t want to put up with this anymore. Put up with what? The dishonesty. Ava: I’m gonna need your help. Anything. First martini. Yes? Yes. Okay. I have every intention of ordering a second, but under no circumstances should I be ordering a third. So don’t let me, okay? No matter how much I insist I need it. Why would you need a third martini?

[ Sighs ] To numb the pain of how badly trina’s trial went today. Oh, no. What happened? Uh, father, ava? Hey, spencer. Would you mind if I join you? It’s important. Aah! Gee, you, uh… really don’t look well.

[ Breathing heavily ] What did you do to me?

[ Pounding on door ] Hey, oz, open up. Oz? Hi, you. Hey, baby. What’s this? It is a smoothie… mm-hmm? …Loaded with greens and antioxidants for immune support. Mmm! Thank you. Yes, of course. You’re welcome. But… I meant “what’s this?” As in, what are you doing here? I thought you’d be tied up at the da’s office until way late. Yeah, well… I needed a mental health break. It was that bad? Trina’s trial has just become a glaring example of how broken our legal system is. Thanks for coming. Well, you said you had major announcements, so I wasn’t gonna miss that. Tell me that you’ve got a plan to get your half of the hotel back. Oh, it’s way more important than the metro court. Whoa. I guess it is pretty major, huh? Well… hey, guys! You, uh, here for the big announcement, too? Uh, actually, we…

are the announcement.

[ Carly chuckles ]

[ Chuckles ] I’m pregnant. Get out of here! It’s a true story.

[ Laughs ] Well, it’s about damn time this family had some good news. Oh, congratulations! Oh, no! I-I’ll do anything! No, you’ve already done too much, felty. Come on, dex.

[ Thudding ]

[ Groaning ]

We’re going to bury your body so deep… no one’s ever going to be able to find you, felty.

[ Breathing rapidly ] Please…

[ Thudding ]

[ Groaning ]

[ Groaning stops ] You bastard. A bullet would be letting you off too easy. Josslyn: You are so busted. I just recorded the whole thing, and you’re going down. Oz, I need you to wake up. I have a few questions to ask you about a phone you sold a young lady. Someone’s future depends on it. Oz? Oz? Shoot, man. You’re not hammered.

[ Gasps ] Oz, what did you take? Hey. There you are. What are you on, man? Look, oz, I’m just here to help you. What’d you take? Uh, don’t know. She gave me something. She? Who? What’s her name?

[ Groans ] Oz? Come on. Stay with me. Oh… damn.

[ Exhales sharply ] Yeah. I’m going to need an ambulance here right away. Will esme be joining us as well? Esme doesn’t even know that I’m here. Well, in that case, have a seat. Although, be warned, it’s been a very long and very terrible day. So if a sparring match is what you’re after… it’s not. What about you? Are you okay that I’m here? Of course. What’s going on? I was actually looking for ava. What happened at trina’s trial? Please sit down. What is the point? Please don’t end this evening before it’s had a chance to start. Please. Thank you. I haven’t lied to you. No, no, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Omission?

[ Scoffs ] Okay. Okay. Sure. I’ve held things back — things that I wish I could tell you, but I just can’T. Things like where you were when you were supposed to be at the clinic. “Supposed to be”? I contacted them, which I can do, and I know that you left the clinic weeks before you came back here. Where were you? When I was first assigned trina’s case, I was conflicted. Yeah, I remember. Could I do my job without being biased, or should I recuse myself? And you went with option one. Yeah, well, I made a choice to trust in the system. The way the system is supposed to work, the prosecutor makes the strongest case they can based on the evidence, and the defense makes the strongest case they can for innocence or extenuating circumstances, and the jury, with proper instructions from the judge, makes the call. Clearly, you put a lot of thought into this. Yeah, well, joke’s on me, because it turns out that my role as prosecutor was never up to me. What do you mean? Ada arden pulled some strings, and now I’m loaded down with all of these other assignments. She’s effectively moved me off the case. So instead of asking you to recuse herself, she just… did it for you?

[ Sighs ] God, I just loathe all of these behind-the-scenes politics. Like, that’s why I busted my butt for a law degree? No! I did it to pursue justice. That must be insanely frustrating, and I’m so sorry, baby. Thank you. But can I say something selfish? Sure. I’m glad you are not the one arguing to put trina away. Yeah. You and I had many conversations, sometimes arguments, when I joined the da’s office. I remember those, too. About whether it was really possible to change the system from the inside. I’m starting to think you were right. I’m fighting a losing battle. What are you doing here, jocelyn? Well, I had a very hellacious day in court today, so I decided to go for a run to let off some steam. And then I saw you get out of your car, and I thought that, a, it was weird that you were alone and, b, you were going down some sketchy alleyway. So I decided to follow you. And as a precaution, I pulled out my phone, and good thing, because I saw you and mr. No-neck over here beating the pulp out of some guy and threatening to kill him and — and — and gonna bury him where nobody will ever find him, sonny. And I’m pretty sure that’s assault and premeditation, which will send you to prison for the rest of your life. So…my hellacious day just got a whole lot better. Congratulations, you guys! I’m so, so happy for you both. Thanks, drew. Sparkling cider for you. Oh, thank you. Telling you, that’s one lucky kid in there. You just can’t be born into a family more loving than this one. Well, if you’re referring to michael, willow and wiley, then absolutely. But some of the other distant relations can be a bit prickly. And if you’re referring to the quartermaines, I think “prickly” is a little too kind. I’d go with backstabbing, blackmailing, and a whole lot worse than that. Okay. Ned and tracy, maybe, but that doesn’t apply to you guys. And we’ve already established that you followed lila’s tradition. You guys are the good q’S. Even though my mistake cost you? Stop. Uh, it’s our — our mistake, actually. Which — which wasn’t merging the companies, by the way, or attempting to merge the companies. No, that was a sound business strategy. Our mistake was… trusting ned. Amen. Setbacks aren’t final. Amen again. I mean it, mom. We will not stop until we’ve reclaimed what you’ve lost.

You checked up on me? I’m not proud of it, but…

[ Sighs ] I kind of really wrestled with how to proceed. And then in the end, I decided to trust but…verify. That’s how you know I lied about my time at the clinic? You don’t know the whole story. Okay. Everything I did, I did for charlotte. What does she have to do with you leaving the clinic early? I, uh, I left the clinic for the same reason that we put charlotte in boarding school. I developed a severe staph infection that spread to my spine. And as you can imagine, it’s particularly sensitive after all the corrective surgery that I’ve had. The first clinic wasn’t equipped to handle such a severe infection… so I was moved to a second clinic where I underwent 30 days of intravenous antibiotics… and then extensive physical therapy. It was a long and winding road, but… I made it. Things went very badly for trina in court today. You might be happy to know that. Why would that make me happy? Oh, because you’re seemingly loyal to esme, and esme framed trina. Come on, ava. I think it’s clear by now that spencer doesn’t wish trina ill. Exactly the opposite. At the same time, he can’t simply write off esme. My son is…caught in a difficult situation. Where are you taking him? Uh, to general hospital. Alright. I’ll meet you there. Okay. We’ll take it from here, sir. Curtis: I, uh, just wanted to check out the apartment. That’s our job. This is now officially a crime scene.

[ Police radio chatter ]

[ Sighs ] Okay. Enough shoptalk, you guys. We’re here to celebrate our growing family. Yes! Ooh! There you go. Thank you, thank you. Okay, so I just want to say that when nelle told us she was pregnant, it was difficult to find the joy. But she gave us wiley, so we will forever be thankful. Yes. But I want you to know… you are kind, loving, and generous… and I’m so grateful that you and michael found each other. And I’m so excited for the family that you’re creating and — okay, it’s enough. It’s enough. I don’t wanna cry. I just want to say cheers. Cheers. Cheers. Cheers. To family! To family! Let me get in there! Come on, now.

[ Laughter ] Cheers, guys. Josslyn, I don’t think you understand what you walked in on.

[ Scoffs ] That’s fair. I’ll leave it up to the cops for interpretation. You don’t want to do that, joss. No, I can’t wait. Okay, I know you’re angry, and — and I don’t like how it ended with your mom. I regret that.

[ Scoffs ]

Now you regret it? I don’t — the pain that the family’s going through — no, no, sonny. The pain that you put us through. Yeah, but if you have me arrested, it’s not gonna just hurt me. It’s going to hurt everybody else, especially donna and avery. Those little girls need their father. Donna and avery needed their father for all of those months that you were gone. But you didn’t remember them or you — you couldn’t care to. Josslyn, I didn’t know who I was. You know that’s not — michael told me that when you were on the stand at nina’s ridiculous visitation hearing, that you stopped asking where you came from. Right. Because you… you didn’t want to know? You were having too much fun with nina to care about those little girls. They got by without you fine then, and they will get by without you now.

repeat in 2 minutes if his o2 sat is not above 90%. Got it. Let’s also get an I.V. Bolus, a toxicology panel, cmp, cbc, blood gases. Yes. Dr. Ashford. Curtis. Hey. Hey, molly. Is everything okay? Well, I’m checking on a guy the paramedics brought in — oz haggerty. Oh, god. Is he a friend? No, but he could be a pivotal witness to prove that trina was framed. Whatever else you may think of me, I really do care what happens to trina. Can you please just fill me in on the trial? Ava: Maybe talking about it will help. For starters, scott baldwin had some kind of family emergency, so trina is now being represented by diane miller. That almost sounds like good news, though, right? Diane’s badass.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Yes, she definitely can be. But unfortunately, the ada went on the offensive by calling both josslyn and cameron as witnesses for the prosecution. But joss and cam have been saying trina is innocent from the start. I was in no condition to parent charlotte, and so, reluctantly, I trusted victor to take her to boarding school. Why didn’t you ask laura or nina? They have a good relationship, don’t they? At the time, nina was preoccupied with the sonny corinthos situation, and laura had extensive mayoral and personal responsibilities. Okay. I mean, they sound like valid reasons if we were talking about anyone other than your daughter. I know that you would do anything for her. I would. And too many people know that, and that makes her a target. And so as much as I despise victor — and I do — I felt that he was the best equipped to protect her. From who? Enemies from my past on both sides of the law, which there are many. I was flat on my back in a hospital bed, and I was fearing for my daughter’s safety. Why didn’t you tell me what was going on?

[ Laughs ] I love you, mom. I love you, too. And you take care of that bundle of joy. I will. Okay. Alright. Text me when you get home. See you, guys! Bye! Aah!

[ Laughs ]

[ Both sigh ] So… so… I, uh… I guess I should get going, too. If you have to. I don’t have to do anything. You can say what you want. You can, you know, think what you want. But if you send me to prison… you think kristina’s gonna thank you? Dante? Donna? Avery? I notice that you left michael off that list. And what about when those little girls are old enough to — to understand what happened? They’re gonna — they’re gonna see their father in prison, and you did that? I love how you’re making this my fault. Like I forced you to beat up some guy in an alleyway. That was all you, just like sleeping with nina and trashing our family was all you. Okay. You know what? I’m not gonna — I’m not gonna sit here and try to tell you there’s always two sides to every story. Punishing me and punishing your siblings are two different things. And I think you can tell the difference. Dex: Wait. None of this was my idea. I had no choice. Explain, then. But keep your distance. And just so you know, I have pepper spray.

I understand what it’s like to be scared for your child’s safety, to know that at any point they could be made to pay the price for stupid decisions that you’ve made in the past. I went through that with robin, and I could have helped you if you’d told me what was going on. I know. I know that. Why didn’t you? Because I was helpless. I was flat on my back in a hospital bed, and then I was hobbling around on a walker. And I just don’t like it when you see me like that, because it… it takes me back to when we first met… and all you felt for me was pity. There’s a situation at cassadine industries. I need to make a call. I’ll be right back. I don’t get what could have gone wrong at the trial. Josslyn would never say anything against trina. Well, she didn’t need to. It’s just the more joss tried to defend trina, the more damage she did. What’s this about? I was hoping that you would be able to restore my internship at spring ridge, but while I was waiting for you, I… what? I realized how much this secret we’re keeping is weighing on me, and I just… I can’t keep going like this. I want to come clean. You don’t mean that. I do. I’m sick of the cover ups, the lies of omission. I want to tell ava and spence that we slept together. The paramedic said a bystander found the patient and called 911. That was you? Wasn’t exactly a bystander. I went looking for the guy. Oz haggerty is a bartender at the highsider,

and he also sells black market phones like the one that was planted in trina’s bag. Trina has maintained from day one that the incriminating phone was planted, and josslyn has been just as adamant that spencer’s girlfriend, esme prince, is responsible for the revenge porn and is framing trina. Could this oz id esme as having bought the phone? That’s the hope. But when I found him, he was too out of it to answer questions.

[ Alarms beeping ] Doctor, he’s coding. If you turn that footage over to the cops, it won’t just be sonny who gets arrested. I will be, too. Well, maybe you should have thought about that before going to work for a gangster. Everything okay? Sure thing, boss. Sonny slapped my hand. I promised to be good from now on. Right. Look, you coming to the quartermaine estate was out of line. My family is off limits. I’ve heard that one before. Do I look like I’m joking? No. It’s just ironic, considering you hired me to take down your father. Look, my work situation is… complicated. You helped attack a man, and you clubbed him unconscious and planned to kill him. You deserve what you get. No, we weren’t gonna kill him. At least, I didn’t think we were. As far as I knew, we were just supposed to scare him. So… would you like more champagne? Who am I to say no to that? Nice. Thank you. You’re welcome. To the new baby. Wow. Can you believe it? Yeah, I can. Yeah, I guess I can do.

[ Laughs ] Mmm. So… how are you doing? I’m great. I mean it. How are you doing? Really?

[ Sighs ] Okay, well… I bounce from fury to frustration all day long. Oh, that sounds fun. Doesn’t it? It sounds lots of fun.

[ Laughs ] Fury and frustration over nina? Yeah. And the fact that she now owns my hotel. Half your hotel. But you know what? I’m so grateful for everything that I still have. I am. So it sounds like you’re kind of all over the place, huh? Yes. I am all over the place. But michael’s right. It’s just a setback. And as someone who’s been down this road, I would know. Wow. And why aren’t you throwing me out the window right now? What? I’ve had some bad things happen to me in my life, but nothing compared to you. Oh, my god. You’re right. That was outrageously insensitive of you. Come on. What are you doing? I’m getting ready to throw you out the window.

[ Laughing ] Oh, come on! What are you talking about? Look. Look at me. No comparisons. Okay? My past is behind me. And, yeah, sometimes I let myself think about it, but only to realize just how good I have it now. I agree. Of course, um… …you know, things could always get a little better. Yeah? Any idea how? One or two.

[ Door opens ] Sonny: Carly! What the hell? You got to get your daughter under control.

Esme, you need to think about this. I have. It’s all I can think about. Telling ava and spencer about our…encounter, it’s only going to cause unnecessary pain. Okay. It’s not like we have any feelings for each other. It was a one-time moment of vulnerability. It is better by far to put this behind us. I just thought I knew where my life was going, you know? Internship at spring ridge, studying psych at pcu. And now it’s all up in the air, and I feel like the only way I can get a fresh start is if I get the truth out. Okay, I get that. You do? Yeah. If the internship at spring ridge makes you feel grounded, then I’ll get you reinstated. I mean, what if it’s already too late? I — I might have missed my window to use it to get into the psych program. Give me until tomorrow. I promise you will get everything you wanted. I knew you’d come through. Josslyn said in her testimony that trina would never buy black-market phone. And then the ada called officer cabrera to the stand, who said that trina tried to do just that. He said that about trina. Why? Because apparently, joss and trina, they went to find the man who they believe sold esme the phone, and they tried to buy one themselves in the process.

[ Sighs ] So it’s ironic, though, isn’t it? That trina, she tried to prove her innocence and ended up making herself look more guilty. We’re not the same people that we were when we met all those years ago. I’m not — I’m not an angry young woman anymore, and you’re not… a scarred hunchback? Oh, don’t do that. That’s just… well… that’s part of your transformation. You know, I don’t have any illusions about you, valentin. I know that you’ve done regrettable things. So have I. But I have seen you work to be better, to grow, to be more honest, to try to make amends. Do you know how bad I wish I could make amends?

[ Sighs ] God, this is just… it’s always just going to be like this. We’re never going to walk a straight line, are we? This whole process, it’s just gonna be a series of stops and starts. And it feels like two steps forward, two steps back sometimes. Are we ever going to learn to trust each other? Did I just break that trust by checking up on you? Why’d you do it? Honestly? Because ever since you’ve come back, you’ve been different, and I wanted to figure out why. I hope you’re okay with my mom’s little announcement get-together thing. What? Did you think I wouldn’t be? I don’t know. She just kinda threw it on us. No, I loved it. Yeah? Could drew’s reaction have been any sweeter?

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. That was — that was great. I’m so happy you two are working together. Yeah. Well, it’s nice having someone in the trenches that I trust. And we’ll, uh, we’ll get aurora back in the black. I know you will. And your mom seems good. She’s moving on from the divorce… even from the loss of the hotel. Yeah, she seems freer. I mean, this is the strongest we’ve seen her in a long time. Does that change anything for you? What do you mean? Well, seeing your mom happy and moving forward, does that maybe leave some room for a little grace where sonny is concerned? Do you know brando corbin? Of course I do. He’s extended family. So this guy you think is so innocent, he’s been pushing drugs on brando’s wife. Okay, sonny was pissed and just wanted to make sure we scared him bad enough that he would leave sasha alone. Well, even if you’re telling the truth… I am. …There’s a chance that sonny wasn’t telling you the truth. I mean, he could have killed this man if I hadn’t shown up. And then what would you have done? Would you have stopped him? I don’t know. But I’m glad I wasn’t faced with that choice. This guy was pushing drugs on sasha, so I put the fear of god into this lowlife. And there’s — there’s josslyn. She’s filming the whole thing, and she’s gonna threaten to take the footage to the cops. Okay. What do you want me to do about it?

T.J.: I want him admitted to the icu. He’ll need to be monitored closely. Yes, doctor. Molly: Well? How’s he doing? I had to put him into a medically induced coma. His brain is swollen and it needs a chance to heal. When do you think he’ll wake up? I’ve requested a neuro consult, so once he’s been evaluated, we’ll know more. I also ordered a blood panel so we can see which drugs are in our system. You know, before he passed out, oz told me that a woman gave him something. Yeah. My guess is he was drugged on purpose to shut him up by none other than esme prince. Have you ever seen the two of them together? No, but I recently followed oz to spoon island. What the hell would oz be doing at spoon island if he weren’t meeting up with esme? It all fits. Yeah, well, there’s no way to prove it until oz regains consciousness. And trina is almost out of time.

[ Ringing ] General hospital? Yes. I, um, was notified that my father, oz haggerty, was brought into the er. Is he gonna be alright? Let me take down your information and I’ll have the attending call you. Please. I-I’m all the way in oregon. I can’t be there for hours. Can I just talk to him? I’m sorry. Your father’s been unconscious since he arrived. He is stable, though, and is being admitted to the icu. When will he wake up? You really need to speak to the neurologist. Neurologist? Is my father in a coma? I’ll take down that information whenever you’re ready. Sorry about that.

[ Sighs ] I hope your emergency wasn’t too dire. It’s a problem that requires immediate action, but it’s solvable. I really hope it goes better for trina tomorrow. Me too. But unless some miraculous witness drops from the sky to exonerate her, trina may very well lose everything. There’s a darkness in you… in your eyes. Ever since you came back, I don’t know. It’s like something is really bothering you. You hide it well… but it’s there. I love that you can read me like this. What’s going on? You’re right. There is something troubling me. But it’s no big mystery, and I don’t think it’s a thread that you and i should be pulling. Okay. I like you. And the closer we get… the more I know it’s gonna hurt when I lose you. Why are you going to lose me? A thousand reasons. But when you look at me like you are right now… …I don’t want to think about them. Let’s not think about… anything. Hey, I’m not advocating for you to reconcile with sonny, but maybe just… drop this vendetta against him. All this anger and hate, it’s not good for you, michael, and it could lead you to do something that you’ll regret. Oh, you want me to let it go? For your own sake, especially since it’s clear now that carly’s doing fine. Yeah, this isn’t about revenge. Isn’t it? Look, it’s about doing what’s right. And what’s right is for me and my — my family to just not have sonny in my life anymore. That will really make you happy? You know what? Look, you make me happy. Thinking about our future makes me happy. Us and wiley and the baby, you know that makes four? Maybe someday, I don’t know, five, six… oh, okay. Okay, slow down. The point is, is we got a lifetime of love ahead of us. You have an elevated white blood cell count. That’s it?

[ Exhales sharply ] I know from nurses training that it’s normal to have an elevated white blood cell count during pregnancy. And that’s true. Willow, from what I see, I don’T… I don’t think this is related to your pregnancy. I mean, how could you think of anything else? I can’T. If you turn that video over to the cops, sonny’s lawyer can maybe get him out of it, but not me. I will 100% be convicted. And not for nothing, but… it doesn’t feel like you took that video to uphold the law or prevent a crime. Feels like you did it to get back at your stepfather. And maybe sonny deserves it, but I don’t even know you. I’ve certainly never done anything to you. This could ruin my whole life. Please. Sonny’s ruined enough lives already. I don’t see a point in adding your name to the list. It’s gone. Thank you. I still think you’re an idiot to work for him. Noted. Guess we both got lucky tonight. Just call josslyn and have her delete the footage. She’s an adult. If josslyn witnesses a crime in progress and she chooses to report it, that’s her business. So if I get arrested, convicted and sent to prison, you think joss is going to feel good about that? You got to — you got to stop her now, carly. Isn’t it perfect how it works out what’s good for josslyn also allows you to get off scot free? Well, this is on you. You know that. How is this on me? Well, because you keep egging her on about me, and now she’s out of control. Oh, my god. Sonny, sonny, you should leave before this deteriorates any further. Are you telling me to leave out of my own house? It’s not your house anymore. Last time I checked, it’s not your house either. Unless you guys are moving in together. Enough. Enough. You don’t get to barge in my house and start barking orders. I will consider the situation and I will guide josslyn to do what’s best for her. And if it lands your ass in pentonville, then so be it. You don’t have to worry. They allow conjugal visits. You and nina should be just fine. I would pull back if I were you, because you already lost your hotel. There’s a lot more to lose.

[ Door slams ]

[ Sighs ] You okay? Yeah. I’m fantastic. I’ve got sonny right where I want him.

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Kayla: [Scoffs] Was yesterday get out of jail free day?

[Scoffs] Have you seen this? Have you seen what our r neearn’s’sone? Did you see who he pardoned?

Steve: What, you don’t think sociopathic murderers deserve a second chance?

Kayla: Kristen dimera and orpheus have already had 327 chances.

Steve: [Sighs] Well, I really don’t think we should be joking about this, baby. Because you can bet the one thing kristen and orpheus share is an overwhelming thirst for revenge.

Nicole: [Inhales deeply] Good morning. I’m back. Where’s brady? Ugh. [Sputters] Okay, you know what? If I can haul my butt out of bed this morning and catch the first flight out of new york, uh, you’d think he could get here before 10:00.

Chloe: Nicole–

Nicole: ‘Cause it’s not like I don’t have good news or anything. Not only did I change schneider’s mind about pulling his business, I got him to double his order next quarter. We had a three-hour dinner at the soho house last night. It was great. You haven’t heard a word I said, have you?

Chloe: And obviously you haven’t heard the news.

Nicole: Well, I just told you. I’ve been on a plane since dawn, so what news?

Brady: Kristen called.

Chloe: What? What did she want? I’m sorry.

Brady: Same thing she always wants. She wants to see rachel.

Chloe: Mm. Well, I think we should make this a kristen-free evening. What do you say?

Brady: That’s a good idea.

Chloe: What do you want to watch?

Brady: Let’s just–

Chloe: Baseball or a movie?

Brady: I don’t care.

Chloe: Governor’s emergency press conference? Wonder what’s going on.

Mitchell: In addition, I am also issuing a full pardon to kristen dimera.

[Dramatic music]

Brady: Look. I want you to double the security at the inn, at my parents’ house, and the office. Then hire more guards, damn it. Just a–

Eric: Hey. Hey, whoa! Brady, it’s just me.

Brady: Sorry. Listen, just call me when everything’s in place, okay? All right. Sorry.

Eric: Yeah. You don’t really think kristen’s gonna come at you like that, do you?

Brady: Eric, I don’t know what she’s going to do, but I know that I’m not gonna get a hell of a lot of warning.

Jake: [Groaning and wincing]

Ava: Oh, oh. Oh, ooh, ooh.

Jake: Ugh, damn it. Oh!

Ava: Jake, another spasm? Hey, hey, hey–

Jake: [Groans] This happens every time I sleep on this air mattress. Every damn time.

Kristen: Oh, get over your tired self. Try sleeping on a cot in statesville.

Ava: She’s up.

Kristen: [Yawning] Oh, my god. [Inhales deeply] You woke me up in the middle of such a lovely dream.

[Sighs] And thanks to the enlightened governor, I’m gonna make those dreams come true.

[Sighing contentedly]

Jake: [Groaning sigh]

Kristen: Mmm.

Shin: Okay. You know I love you too.

[Soft tense music]

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Gabi: I hope you didn’t end that call on my account.

Shin: Oh, I’m sorry. Did I wake you? Some coffee?

Gabi: Sure. And then you can tell me who you were exchanging I love yous with.

Nicole: Pardoned? From the governor?

Chloe: That’s right.

Nicole: How the hell did she pull that off?

Chloe: [Sighs] I have no idea. Maybe she put on her governor mask and decided to hold a press conference.

Nicole: Oh, brady. Have you talked to him? Is he all right?

Brady: Look, I don’t– I don’t want to overreact.

Eric: I’m not sure it’s possible to overreact when it comes to kristen.

Brady: [Chuckles dryly]

Eric: Hey, what about rachel?

Brady: [Sighs]

Brady: Rachel. That’s what worries me the most.

Chloe: A couple of hours before we found out about the pardon, kristen had called brady from statesville asking if he would bring rachel there to visit her, and he said “no.” And then–

Nicole: Oh. And then?

Chloe: Well, she just kept pushing him, and so he just finally told her that rachel’s still in california with theresa and tate.

Nicole: Oh. So now kristen knows where rachel is.

Brady: So I talked to theresa. And she’s going to talk to shane about security just in case kristen plans on going down there, but that might not be the first thing on her agenda.

Eric: Do you think you know what that might be?

Brady: [Sighs] Eric, the only thing that I am sure about is that I never know what the hell kristen’s thinking.

Nicole: So is brady beefing up security?

Chloe: Yeah, that’s what he’s doing right now. But, you know, we could have all the security in the world.

Nicole: And it’s kristen. Mm-hmm. And after everything she’s done, I mean, if she could still get a full pardon, who knows what else she could get away with?

Brady: [Groans and yawns] Excuse me. Yeah, I didn’t get much sleep last night.

Eric: I can imagine.

Brady: I was up all night just waiting for kristen to walk through that door. Course, that’s not her style though. She would love the idea of me just waiting up, knowing she’s loose, and not knowing where she is. It’s a very special kind of hell.

Kristen: Mmm! My god, ava. This coffee is absolutely out of this world. Mmm! Really, I might never leave. And ava, sweetheart, thank you. Thank you for the loaner. It’s milano, right? Ooh, incomparabile. [Laughs] You don’t know how it feels compared to the prison-issue polyester blend. Jake, fratello, a splash more cream, per piacere.

[Kristen laughs] This is such an indulgence! Oh!

Jake: [Groans] Damn it.

Kristen: Oh, you know what? I’m sorry about your back. You know, you don’t have to get the cream. Ava can get it for me.

Jake: You’re such a peach.

Kristen: Hmm. I’ve had many people tell me that. And although I feel very bad about commandeering your bed, on the other hand–

Jake: On the other hand–

[Groans] Gabi and i both owe you for your vote the last dimera board meeting.

Kristen: Oh, gee. I’d forgotten all about that.

Jake: Yeah?

Kristen: [Laughs] As if.

Jake: Oh, so what? We’re even now?

Kristen: [Laughing] God. No, jake. Not even close. Uh-uh. Ava, sweetheart, you know what? You didn’t have to sleep on the floor. No, I mean, you were right next to me when I drifted off last night.

Ava: Yeah. Well, don’t take this the wrong way, but you’re the biggest cover hog that I’ve ever slept with.

Kristen: Oh. Well, that’s funny. No one else I have been in bed with has ever complained about that. Or anything else for that matter.

Jake: Or maybe they were scared. Kidding.

Kristen: [Soft, fake chuckle] You know what? As fabulous as this bed and the coffee and the company is, lounging around is not part of the agenda. Mm! I am going to stir up the pot around here and there and everywhere.

[Smooches]

Jake: Wow.

Kayla: You know, if orpheus on the loose, maybe we shouldn’t even be out in public.

Steve: No worries, sweetness. I’ve got my ear to the ground. I’m not about to be surprised.

Jada: Steve?

Steve: Jada? Hey, look at you. Oh! Why didn’t you tell me you were coming so soon?

Jada: It all happened so fast.

Steve: Kayla, this is jada hunter, marcus’ little girl all grown up.

Kayla: I really loved your dad, and he was a great doctor too.

Steve: A great man. My friend since the orphanage days. I still miss him.

Kayla: I was really sad to hear that he had passed away.

Jada: Thank you.

Steve: So when’s the interview?

Jada: Yesterday. I got the job.

Kayla: Oh!

Steve: That’s great. You know, I told you I recommended jada to rafe.

Kayla: That’s great.

Steve: When do you start?

Jada: Uh, yesterday. I hit the ground running. I didn’t even have time to call and thank you.

Steve: Rafe’s got you working already?

Jada: Yeah. He actually assigned me to your niece’s case.

Kayla: Oh.

Jada: As a matter of fact, you were my next call. Moderate to severe eczema still disrupts my skin.

Kayla: You were coming to see me? Why?

Jada: Sarah horton was brought in yesterday to answer some questions.

Kayla: Sarah? Why?

Jada: I can’t go into too much detail. I had questioned her about where she was the night of abigail dimera’s murder.

Steve: What reason would you have to question sarah?

Jada: I really can’t get into it. But I’m more concerned about her medical condition, her hallucinations.

Kayla: You don’t think that sarah–

Jada: I don’t “think” anything. I’m just trying to understand the situation, and in order to do that, I’m going to need to access dr. Horton’s medical records.

Kayla: I can’t just hand them over. I mean, there is such a thing as medical privacy.

Jada: And exceptions for law enforcement is also a thing.

Steve: I have an idea. Why don’t we talk this out at the pub over breakfast? My treat.

Eric: Listen, I get that you’re upset and how worried you are, but kristen is rachel’s mom, so maybe all she wants is contact.

Brady: [Scoffing] Yeah. That’s what kristen said on the phone yesterday.

Eric: Wait, wait, wait. You–you spoke to her?

Brady: Before I knew about the pardon. She wanted me to bring rachel to statesville to come visit her. Thank god that rachel’s in california. Gave me the perfect excuse not to do it. I don’t want rachel to have to go through a prison visit.

Eric: Yeah, but then–

Brady: Well, now that kristen’s out, I can’t stop her from going to california. Hell, I can’t even tell my daughter that she can’t see her mom.

Eric: Right.

Brady: I just–I need to find a way to control how and when she sees her.

Eric: Well, I’d get justin started on that as soon as possible.

Brady: Yeah, yeah. Well, it really bu–it really bugs me the way this whole thing started though.

Eric: Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait. Started?

Brady: When she got caught, I thought it was just because she got careless, because she was so desperate to see rachel. But eric, she got caught almost as soon as she got into town. Which makes me think, “did she plan that?” Right? And then, right–and now I sound paranoid, right?

Eric: Again, you are talking about kristen.

Brady: I just have a very, very bad feeling about all this.

[Soft dramatic music]

Kristen: Oh! Whoo! Well. [Laughs] That night on the air mattress really took it out of you.

Jake: What was your first clue?

Kristen: Uh, you know what? I’m gonna make it up to you. You’re gonna stay home, you’re gonna rest up in your little hovel, and i will make your excuses to gabi when I see her in the office.

Jake: Ah, you’re gonna go collect on that favor, huh?

Kristen: Yeah. I’m a quid pro quo kinda gal.

Jake: Okay. Just a heads up, gabi and shin aren’t gonna be as willing to give up their bed as we were.

Kristen: Mm. Well, I’m aiming a bit higher than a sleepover.

Jake: What’s that mean?

Kristen: Oh, my god. Think about it, jake.

[Chuckles] You know what? You’re my brother. You’re family. Gabi, blessedly, she means nothing to me. That makes my vote for her a sizable favor, and I think a sizable thank-you is in order.

Jake: So what exactly do you want from her, huh? Huh?

Kristen: Mm! Grr. [Laughs] Calm down, hmm? Don’t go all caveman about your little girlfriend.

Ava: Ex-girlfriend.

Kristen: Of course. Whatever you say.

Ava: I say “ex-girlfriend.”

Kristen: Fine, whatever. Anyway, I’m sure gabi is gonna be thrilled to see me and be ready to do whatever it takes to get me back on my feet. And I’m sure she remembers all the support that she got when she was released from prison. Mmm. Mm-mm-mm. Hmm? Oh! I’m just giving her the chance to pay it forward. Ciao!

[Door slams]

Jake: Well, that was fun.

Ava: Yeah, no. No, that was not fun.

Jake: [Groans] Ooh, hmm. Well, I’ll go take a shower. Long, long hot shower. See if I can unknot this thing, huh?

Ava: Mm.

Jake: Hey, ava? You think I should call gabi, warn her?

Ava: Jake, if she reads the paper, she already knows that kristen’s coming.

Jake: Yeah. You’re right.

[Sighs] My god. What a morning.

Shin: Is that a hint of jealousy I hear in your voice? Maybe I should be flattered. But don’t worry. I was just talking to my mother.

Gabi: Your mother?

Shin: [Laughs] You sound surprised. I do have one, you know.

Gabi: Well, we’ve been dating for over a month now and this is the first time I hear of her.

Shin: Hmm. Well, that might be because my father has such a huge presence. He tends to dominate any conversation has to do with my parents. Should I call her back? Would that convince you?

Gabi: [Scoffs] Great. Then you’ll resent me for not trusting you. If you’re genuine, that is.

Shin: Sounds like a standoff.

Gabi: No, no. I was just–well, I realize that a month in, I might not know you as well as I thought.

Shin: Hmm. A little mystery is a good thing. Keeps it interesting.

Gabi: So you whispering sweet nothing into another woman’s ear while I sleep is interesting? Hmm. Meanwhile, I’m an open book.

Shin: Says the woman who has an unusually close working relationship with her most recent ex.

Gabi: Jake? Oh, please.

[Scoffs]

Shin: In the beginning, he was put off that we were together, but no longer. Maybe he knows something that I don’T.

Gabi: He doesn’t care. He’s with ava now.

Shin: Does that bother you?

Gabi: [Chuckles and sighs] Let me show you how little that bothers me.

[Light music]

My moderate to severe plaque psoriasis…

Nicole: Just remember, whatever kristen tries to pull, brady loves you. He knows what that lunatic is all about.

Chloe: Yeah, I know, I know. You’re right. I do trust brady. It’s just that the two of them have this weird bond.

Nicole: Tell me about it. Ugh.

Chloe: It’s like she still has this hold over him, even when he knew that she was bad for him. I think that maybe, like, she’s still kind of under his skin.

[Sighs] But I guess you know what I’m talking about, right? Sometimes when you’ve both moved on, but you still have this pull to another person.

Nicole: Yeah, quite a pull. And it worked out great for us.

Chloe: Oh, you’re talking about rafe.

Nicole: Of course I’m talking about rafe. Who else would I be talking– oh, come on. Not you too.

[Sighs]

Eric: Been working really hard for those tips. It’s not really fair to just take it away like that, is it?

Greg: How do you know I wasn’t leaving a tip?

Eric: Because you were taking money out of it and not putting money in. Listen, we know what’s going on here, and it doesn’t have to be this bad.

Greg: Calling the cops?

Eric: Whoa, whoa. Hey, hey. Just hear me out. If you’re in a situation, if you need money, there’s people out there who can help. I can help. Let me just give you my card.

Greg: Shove your help, man!

Eric: Hey.

Steve: Whoa! Whoa, whoa, whoa. Dude! What did we miss?

Ava: Don’t be an idiot. Do not be an idiot.

Jake: What’d I miss? Why are you suddenly an idiot?

Ava: That was a private conversation.

Jake: All right. Well, what is it you don’t want me to know?

Ava: That I– that–okay, I’m trying really, really hard not to be the same jealous idiot that I was that screwed up my last relationships.

Jake: Huh. You’re jealous?

Ava: I’m trying not to be.

Jake: Okay, I’ll bite. You’re jealous of who? Come on, not gabi.

Ava: Okay, listen. I know I sound crazy, but when kristen called her your girlfriend, you did not contradict her.

Jake: You beat me to it.

Ava: Yeah, I know, I know. But then you wanted to call her and warn her that kristen was coming. I’m sorry, but that got under my skin.

[Chuckles] And the irony of all of this is the reason I went after you in the first place was to get under her skin. And now I think I’m falling for you, jake. Look, I didn’t plan it… but there it is. I just don’t want to set myself up for disappointment if you’re still in love with gabi.

Gabi: I think I made us a little late this morning, but it’s definitely worth it.

Shin: Gabi, there’s something you should know.

Gabi: What?

Kristen: Morning, sleepyheads. Your mission: Stand up to moderate

Jada: Who was that guy? Everything okay here?

Eric: Yeah, yeah. Everything is fine. Just a misunderstanding.

Jada: Have you got cctvs? I can track him down.

Eric: Um–

Brady: You could? I’m sorry. Who are you?

Jada: I–

Steve: This is jada hunter. Her dad was one of my oldest friends. She’s the newest member of the salem pd. Jada, this is brady black and eric brady.

Jada: So the brady pub is your place?

Eric: Ah, it’s my dad’S. Yeah.

Brady: It’s nice to meet you. Look, I gotta go. I got to make sure chloe’s okay.

Eric: Yeah, yeah.

Brady: Heard about the pardons? What the hell was he thinking?

Jada: Mm-hm.

Steve: I don’t know.

Kayla: Gabi heard about the pardons. Kristen and orpheus and the homicidal son.

Steve: It’s like the governor released a plague of locusts on us.

Gabi: What the hell?

Shin: As I was saying–

Gabi: Did you break out of statesville?

Kristen: No.

Gabi: Oh, you’re going right back. How stupid are you? You should hightail it to the border when you had the chance.

Shin: Gabi, wait.

Kristen: He’s trying to stop you from going off half-cocked and making a fool of yourself.

Shin: She was pardoned.

Gabi: What? Pardoned? They have enough on you to throw away the key.

Shin: The governor pardoned her yesterday.

Kristen: Ah. Kinda gives you faith in the political system, doesn’t it?

Gabi: Why would he do that? What did you–[Gasps] Did you– did you put one of his family members in your dungeon?

Kristen: Shh! Shh.

[Exhales deeply] We’re not going to talk about me, we are going to talk about business and how I can help you clean up the mess that you made of it.

Gabi: [Sighs]

Jake: You think I’m still in love with gabi?

Ava: I don’t know. But I do know that I have been second choice a couple of times, and I do not want to go down that road again. You know, with steve, it was always kayla hovering around, even when she wasn’t there. Rafe and nicole was the same thing. Deep down, I always knew. Ava vitali, also-ran. Consolation prize.

Jake: And you think that’s what you are to me?

Ava: I’m asking you if I am.

Jake: [Sighs] All right. When you said before that you got into this whole thing with me because you wanted to stick it to gabi, right? And if I’m being honest, it was the same for me. Probably not the best way to start a relationship, but… but I’m not steve. I’m not rafe. And you want to know the truth about me and gabi? I was an also-ran too.

Nicole: [Scoffs] Yet here I am, trying to tell you how happy rafe and I are, and you go there.

Chloe: I didn’t say that you don’t love rafe, but come on. You and eric?

Nicole: Okay, okay.

Chloe: All along, the both of you–

Nicole: You know what? I’ve already heard this from allie. What is it that I have to do, huh? Take out a billboard so everyone gets the message? Eric being here is irrelevant, collar or no collar. I am a happily married woman.

Brady: Chloe, you okay?

Chloe: Hey, yeah.

Brady: You’re okay. Okay.

Chloe: Oh, any news?

Brady: No. All is quiet on the western front so far.

Nicole: Hmm. Look how that turned out.

Brady: [Sighs] You’re back.

Nicole: Yes, and given what’s going on, maybe I should’ve stayed in new york.

Brady: [Sighs] Pool floaties are like whooping cough.

Kayla: So bo and roman are both my brothers.

Jada: Your father?

Kayla: Yeah, and they’re both cops. And shawn is bo’s son, and he’s a cop too. And this place has always been known as where the cops hang out as long as anybody can remember, right?

Eric: Yeah. You’ll feel pretty much at home.

Jada: You know, I’ve been here once before. I had a run-in with your dad’s short-order cook.

Eric: Clyde.

Steve: Oh, yeah. He’s a real charmer, isn’t he?

[All chuckle] Right at home in the hospitality industry.

Eric: My father believes in second chances.

Kayla: So how many miles did you run today?

Eric: None. I was on my way and I bumped into brady.

Jada: You’re a runner? Me too.

Eric: Really?

Jada: Mm-hmm.

Eric: Well, yeah. There’s some great trails that wind through the park and, well, if you ever have any time, let me know. I’ll show you.

Jada: Thanks. I will.

Eric: Yeah.

Jada: So what do you do? Sorry, I didn’t mean to pry.

Eric: No, no. You’re not prying. It’s just that, um–

Kayla: Um, he’s sort of between things.

Jada: Hmm.

Eric: That’s the brady irish american way of saying I used to be a priest. Now, I’m just trying to figure out what to do next.

Jada: Oh.

[Chuckles softly]

Nicole: I’m just kidding about the whole new york thing. Brady, you know that I have your back.

Brady: I know you have my back. I’m just worried about rachel. I mean, I was talking to eric this morning and–

Nicole: Oh, you saw eric?

Brady: Yeah, he was tearing out of the pub and headed for his morning run, and I was just–I was so on edge, I– I mean, I almost tackled him.

Nicole: Yeah, okay. Well, I’m sure you want to check in with theresa, and I’ll give you some privacy. I have an errand to run.

Brady: Hey, if you hear anything–

Nicole: Yeah?

Brady: About kristen–

Nicole: I’ll let you know. Bye.

Brady: Bye.

Chloe: Bye.

Brady: [Snaps fingers]

Chloe: [Sighs]

Brady: Are you okay?

Chloe: Well, now that you’re here, I am.

Kristen: Hmm.

[Sighs] You need to redo these projections.

Gabi: Why?

Kristen: Because they don’t account for inflation, and because… I told you to. I’d like you to remember why your name is on that door.

Gabi: I will never forget that it was you that made it happen, and I’m very, very grateful for that.

Kristen: Oh, as you should be, because if it wasn’t for me, you’d be out on the streets. You are intimately familiar with the bylaws, aren’t you? Now, correct me if I’m wrong. It’d be fairly easy to push gabi out, wouldn’t it? And all it would take would be another vote, one with slightly different results.

Jake: Look. Gabi had already found the one before I came into the picture. My twin brother stefan, okay? And the truth is, they’d still be together if he wasn’t dead. But that doesn’t mean that she didn’t love me and vice versa. But in the end, it was amazing how quickly, what we had, how it fell apart. Because we were all passion, all heat, nothing underneath. No foundation. So yeah, bottom line, we didn’t trust each other. And it hurt at the time, badly, but I realized that I wasn’t the love of her life, and she wasn’t mine. So if you’re asking if I’m still pining over gabi, I’m not. I’m over her. I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Ava: So you’re over gabi?

Jake: [Sighs] Yeah. Even her pawing all over shin doesn’t bother me that much. I got something better to think about. Wait a minute. Did you say you’re falling for me?

Ava: No, I–

Jake: Did I–

Ava: I-I-I think I said, “I think.”

Jake: Oh, you “think”?

Ava: Think I’m falling for you.

Jake: Okay. Well, I think that I’m falling for you. Scratch that. I know I am.

Ava: Yeah?

Jake: Yeah.

Ava: How?

Jake: [Scoffs] You want me to count the ways?

Ava: Mm-hmm.

Jake: All right, all right. I sit there at work and I stare at the clock counting down the time till I get to see you again. You know I got a speeding ticket the other day? Wasn’t paying attention. I just kept driving faster and faster the closer I got to home, to you.

Ava: Mm. I stare at the clock too, like a stupid little teenage girl just waiting for the phone to ring.

Jake: Hmm. Well… most people… they can’t see past that tough exterior you put up.

[Chuckles] But I? I see right through it. I see the woman who says what she means, means what she says. I’ve seen the real you. A woman who looks at you in a way like you’re looking at me right now. It makes you feel like you’ve won the damn lottery.

[Soft dramatic music]

Gabi: She can do that? She can force another round of votes?

[Chuckles] All right. Well, you want my job? Okay. Since you’re asking li about the bylaws, why don’t you also ask him what your chances are of getting voted to take my place? Because the odds are zero! Ej will never go for it and neither will chad.

Kristen: You’re right. They’d rather torch the place than hand it over to me, but that doesn’t mean I can’t throw all things dimera into utter chaos.

Gabi: [Scoffs]

Kristen: Gabi, sweetheart, we got off to a tense start, hmm? I am happy to have you in charge. I come in peace only to cash in on a favor.

Gabi: So you don’t want my job? But you do want something, something that’s in my power to grant you.

Kristen: You are so perceptive.

Gabi: All right. I have two questions for you. What exactly is it that you want, and am I going to end up in prison for giving it to you?

Eric: It was nice meeting you, ms. Jada.

Jada: Have a good run.

Eric: I will. I’m sure you two are going to be showing her around town?

Steve: Well, we offered, but she’s too busy with work.

Jada: Yeah, which hasn’t made it easy to find a place. I mean, the salem inn is nice, but it’s not sustainable on a cop’s salary.

Eric: What? My dad, he rents rooms upstairs that are pretty reasonable, I mean, if you can get past your issues with the cook.

Jada: Oh, thanks. I’ll keep that in mind. And maybe I’ll see you on a run.

Eric: [Chuckles] Sounds good.

Greg: Your purse, lady! Now! My a1c stayed here,

Ava: I don’t know why we’re here. I mean, kristen finally left. We have the place to ourselves.

Jake: Yes, but this is where the jewelry store is.

Ava: What do you want with the jewelry store?

Jake: They sell rings there, don’t they?

Ava: Rings?

Jake: [Sighs] Ava… I don’t like that you feel that I’m not serious about this relationship, and I really don’t want you feeling like an also-ran, because you’re not. I already told you gabi… is not the love of my life, and gwen certainly wasn’t either, but… maybe you could be. Maybe you are.

Ava: You’re saying you want to marry me?

Gabi: [Sighs] Well, that was something.

Shin: It could’ve been a lot worse.

Gabi: I had to give in what she wanted, but at least she’s someone else’s headache now.

Brady: So there’s no sign of her out there, right? Okay, good. Listen, theresa, please don’t say anything to rachel until I know exactly what kristen is planning.

Kristen: Well, that won’t be a long wait. So…who’s gonna get their new boss some coffee?

Jada: I should get going. About earlier, I know you’re loyal to your patient– your friend, and I’m not trying to make things tense. I just really want to see justice done for your niece.

Kayla: Right.

Steve: Good luck today.

Jada: You think I’m gonna need it?

Steve: A salem cop needs luck every day of the year.

Nicole: You stay back. I have mace.

Greg: If you did, you would’ve hauled it out by now. I’m not telling you twice. Your purse.

Nicole: Eric!

Eric: Hey, let’s all take a breath.

Greg: You just back off!

Eric: Hey, hey. Nobody wants– nobody wants any trouble. This doesn’t have to end badly.

Nicole: [Yelps]

Eric: Whoa, whoa.

Nicole: Oh, oh!

Greg: I said back off, and I meant it.

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B&B Transcript Monday, July 25, 2022

Posted on July 26, 2022 by TvMegasite Admin

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Finn: My mother is dead because of you!

Sheila: Need to calm down. No, you’ve, you’ve got to stay there.

Finn: No! What I have to do is what somebody should’ve done to you a long time ago.

Sheila: You need to get back in bed because you are not strong enou–

Finn: –Shut up! I’m leaving! I’m going back to my wife and son but not before I make you pay for what you have done to us, to my mother, the woman that you killed!

Bill: Here’s some more water. You’ve gotta be hungry. Is that why you were in the alley behind the restaurant? Were– were you looking for food? Look, I– I know that I’m a– I’m a total stranger but I– I’m really just trying to help you. You’re obviously traumatized. A little bit beat up. I– I wish you would let me take you to a hospital. Oh. Okay. Okay. Okay, okay. No. No hospital. Will ya– will you please just drink some more water? I… don’t want you to get dehydrated. Please. That’s it. That’S… there you go. There you go. Good. You think you’re ready to tell me your name? Do you remember my name? I’m bill. I told ya I have three sons? Two of ’em are grown and, one is off at boarding school. His– his name is, is will. I like to think that he’s a chip off the old block. He’s– he’s actually a lot smarter than I am. I think someday he’ll take over for me, you know, be a– be a titan of business. Or who knows? Maybe a world renowned doctor or something.

[Li gasps]

Bill: What? What? What? What? What– what is it? Tell me. Tell me. You can talk to me.

[Phone chimes]

Liam: Thank you so much. And that is hope letting me know beth and douglas are down for the count. Actually, I think she beat my best time. Look at that.

Wyatt: I don’t know how you guys do it, man. Work, parenthood, all the other things you guys got going on. It’s exhausting.

Liam: Yeah, well, yeah, it’s just teamwork. You know, it’s teamwork based on love and, and respect. I’m sorry, but weren’t– weren’t you and dad, like, just here?

Wyatt: Yeah. No, I’m– I’m not eating. Uh, but I really wanted you to see this place because even you would think their fish tacos are out of this world.

Liam: Wow. Really?

Wyatt: Yeah. Um, so uh, how you holding up?

Liam: Holding up?

Wyatt: Steffy and finn. Everything that happened with them. Um, I– I know you worry about her.

Liam: Yeah, I do. Um, especially now, given what I just learned.

Bill: What is it? You– you’re trying to tell me something? Well, whatever it is, if you do have a son, do you want me to contact him? Does he know what happened to you?

[Wyatt clears throat]

Wyatt: A depression rehab center?

Liam: Yeah. In monaco. I mean… ridge said that they brought the nanny but I’m still, I’m still concerned.

Wyatt: I thought steffy was doing okay.

Liam: Yeah, well, we all did, ’cause that’s steffy. You know, she wants everyone to think everything is just fine. She doesn’t want anybody to worry. But, um, you know, at some point, she must have realized it was– it was getting to be too much for her and she needed help.

Wyatt: I guess we all know who to blame for this.

Sheila: I told you, li’s death was an accident.

Finn: Oh, just like shooting me was an accident.

Sheila: Yes.

Liam: Nah, you wanted to kill steffy, the mother of my son, the love of my life. You know, it’s you who should be dead, not my real mother. Someone should’ve put a bullet in your head that night. But since they didn’t it’s up to me to take matters into my own hands to make sure justice is served, sheila! Oh!

Sheila: It’s okay. It’s okay.

[Thud]

[Grunting] Age-related macular degeneration may lead to severe vision loss.

Wyatt: Thanks.

Liam: Thank you.

Wyatt: So you think the cops are any closer to catching sheila or no?

[Liam sighs]

Liam: I don’t know– oh, actually, uh, there is one interesting development.

Wyatt: What? They have a credit card charge or did they spot her?

Liam: Oh, no– well, no, nothing cool like that. But there– but there is uh, some new information about the guy who helped sheila escape. Apparently, it– it wasn’t just some random guard. This guy was, like, sheila’s accomplice back in the day.

Wyatt: Really?

Liam: Yeah. Guy’s name is uh, mike guthrie. And, and ridge and brooke knew who he was. They remembered his connection to sheila, like, years ago. And, in fact, they went with baker to question the guy. And then he, you know, denied everything.

Wyatt: Oh, of course. Of course he did. Sure.

Liam: Yeah. I mean, and unfortunately, baker says that, that I guess all– all the evidence is circumstantial so he can’t do anything unless there’s some kind of, like, cctv footage or, or a witness. So there, like, he can’t– there has to be hard evidence. So until then–

Wyatt: He just gets off scot-free.

Liam: Uh, apparently, for now.

Wyatt: And sheila is just still out there, as dangerous as ever?

Liam: If not more.

[Beeping]

Sheila: Why can’t you just let me love you? Take care of you. Why do you have to lash out the way that you– you do. I’m your mother. I just want to love you.

[Banging]

Mike: It’s me! Open up.

Mike: Sheila!

Sheila: I’ve been trying to reach you and you haven’t been answering your cell phone.

Mike: I was questioned by the cops. Ridge and brooke were there, too.

Sheila: What?

Mike: They’re on to me, sheila. I am right in their cross hairs.

Sheila: And you decided to just come straight here? What were you thinking?

Bill: A little something here for you to eat. Okay. Ah, that’s good. Great.

[Knocking] Uh, it– it’s okay. It’s– it’s a doctor friend of mine. You didn’t want to go to the hospital. But you do need some medical attention. It’s okay.

Dr. Armstrong: Hello, bill.

Bill: Hey jordan. Thanks for coming by. Uh, hope I didn’t take you away from anything too important.

Dr. Armstrong: Nah. Just another fundraiser. Did me a favor.

Bill: Well, now you’re doin’ me a favor. This uh, this is the woman I talked to you about.

Dr. Armstrong: Hi. I’m dr. Jordan armstrong. Bill and I go way back. May I? Bill is really concerned about you. Can you tell me what happened? Well, I do see some cuts, abrasions. Did you injure yourself in some kind of an accident?

[Li grunting]

Li: Back off you crazy bitch!

Oh!

– Bedtime!! – Bedtime.

Sheila: How dare you come back here? Do you know the jeopardy that you have put me in?

Mike: No one followed me. I made sure.

Sheila: Right. You’re sure.

Mike: Don’t take that tone with me. I am doing you a favor alerting you to what’s goin’ on here.

Sheila: Do you realize the risk that you’ve just put me in?

Mike: Okay, fine. It was a risk. That doesn’t change the fact that the walls are closing in on both of us. We have gotta act quick if we’re gonna save ourselves.

Liam: You’re not wrong, this place has a good vibe.

Wyatt: Ah! See? I told you.

[Liam laughs]

Liam: Did dad agree? How was dinner with the old man, by the way? Did he spring for the check or did he make you pay? I feel like he made you pay.

Wyatt: He paid, he paid.

Liam: Okay.

Wyatt: Uh, actually, between you and me, I’m a little concerned about him. Well, he was gettin’ all… philosophical and compassionate and– that! I know! That’s not dad, right?

Liam: No.

Wyatt: I just, I don’t know. I– I’m worried about him living up in that big house all by himself.

Dr. Armstrong: I know we keep asking you this. But can you tell us how this happened? Okay. You rest. I’m going to talk with bill for a moment.

Bill: What do you think?

Jordan: She’s definitely been traumatized.

Bill: Well. I figured that out for myself, jordan. What– what I’m asking is, do you think she’s gonna be all right?

Dr. Armstrong: Physically? Yes. She doesn’t appear to have any broken bones or internal injuries. Although I’d rather get her to the hospital, run some tests and be certain.

Bill: It’s not gonna happen. She– she won’t go. That’s why I asked you to come here. What else?

Dr. Armstrong: Well, I did find some tiny shards of glass in her hair.

Bill: Really?

Dr. Armstrong: Like, pieces of a broken windshield?

Bill: So a car accident?

Dr. Armstrong: Well, again, I can’t be certain. But her cuts and abrasions, they’re consistent with that. Yes. At any rate, whatever happened to this woman, it must’ve been one hell of an ordeal. So much so that she’s completely shutting down.

Bill: And that’s why she won’t talk.

Dr. Armstrong: It’s my guess. Now, you said that she didn’t have any id on her, at all?

Bill: No, nothing. And when i gently questioned her about family, I got nothing. Except when I brought up a son, and then she was somewhat responsive.

Dr. Armstrong: Hm. Well, my friend, I commend you for helping this woman. Who knows what might have happened to her if you hadn’T.

Bill: Listen, she– she was so vulnerable and scared, huddled in that alley. I mean, who wouldn’t feel for someone like that? I just wish I knew what her story was ’cause I’m telling you this is not it. This is not who this woman is. Now I can only get so much out of her. I can only push so hard. I wish she would tell me her name. I wish I knew who you are. Hi, I’m denise.

[Alarm blaring]

Mike: We’ve got no time to lose. Any minute now. Do you hear that?

[Siren wails in distance]

Sheila: Hear what?

Mike: That noise outside. It’s a siren.

Sheila: You’re imagining things.

Mike: No. I just heard a siren now.

Sheila: Would you get a grip? You’re not helping the situation.

Mike: You wanna know what’s not helping? You, sheila. Thinkin’ this can go on. Holed up here playin’ doting, loving mama to the, the, the bed ridden, back from the dead son who just so happens to hate your guts.

Sheila: Finn does not hate me.

Mike: Oh, yeah? Well, maybe I’ll ask him. Okay? Finn–

Sheila: No, no, he’s resting mike. Stop.

Mike: Seems to be a little more than just resting. Did you– finn. Ya harpooned him with another syringe, didn’t you?

Sheila: I had to give him another sedative. I had to. I– he knows the truth about li, that she’s dead. He was very upset–

Mike: Whoa, whoa. Back up. Only way finn could’ve learned that is from you.

Sheila: I felt finn deserved to know the truth. So I told him– I told him how I chased li in my car and she lost control and you know the rest.

[Mike scoffs]

Mike: More importantly, so does finn now.

Sheila: I have never seen my baby more enraged. I needed– I needed to do something to calm him down, didn’t I?

Mike: Jeez-louise, sheila. This whole situation is getting way out of hand. You gotta see that.

Sheila: Okay, things aren’t going the way that I had planned but we’re just gonna make the best of it.

Mike: Well, maybe you will, but when the cops come bustin’ through that door, I’m not gonna be here. No freakin’ way does this guy wind up in the slammer.

Sheila: Don’t you dare bring the police to my doorstep, michael. I swear, I–

[Door slams]

Finn: The police are on to you, sheila. It’s only a matter of time before you’re caught. You’re finally going to pay for everything that you’ve done to me, steffy and my mother.

[Phone ringing]

Bill: Uh, it’s– it’s my son. I– I need to take this.

[Phone ringing] Hey, liam, what’s– what’s goin’ on?

Liam: Hey, yourself. Good time to talk?

Bill: No, actually, it’s, it’s not. I have someone here.

Liam: Oh, yeah. Who? Dad… everything okay?

Bill: Well, you– you know that wyatt and I, we– we had dinner earlier. Right?

Liam: Yeah, no, I know. I’m– I’m here with wyatt right now. Say, ‘hi.’

Wyatt: Hey, hey, dad. Are you all right? Yeah, I’m– I’m fine. But the woman I found in the alley after you and i had dinner isn’T.

Wyatt & liam: What?

Bill: Tried to help her, but she really wasn’t responsive.

Wyatt: Well, did you call an ambulance?

Bill: She refused to go to the hospital. Liam: Okay– well then, what– what did you do?

Bill: Um… well, i brought her home with me.

Liam: So is it– that’s who you’re with right now? The woman from the alley?

Bill: Yeah. Uh, i called a doctor friend of mine. I wanted him to examine her. Look, it’s clear that she has been through something extremely traumatic.

>>Wyatt: Okay…

Liam: You were not kidding.

Wyatt: Yeah.

Liam: Um, okay. Yeah. Uh, you know, just um, uh, be careful. You never know what you’re getting into.

Bill: Yeah. Don’t– don’t worry about it. I’m fine. Anyway, enough about that. I want you to tell me about steffy. How’s she doing?

Liam: Oh, uh yeah. Well, I’ll– I’ll spare you the details now but um, she’s uh– [Mouths “steffy”] She’s– she’s struggling.

Bill: Well, of course she’s struggling, liam. She lost finn. He was everything to her. She loved finn so much. Um, listen guys. I– I gotta go. What– what is it? What– what’s upsetting you? Let– let me help you.

Li: You’re a fighter.

Keep fighting.

Bill: Is it your family? Is there someone you love? Is… is it your son?

Finn: You will never

lose me.

Bill: If it’s your son, you– you just have to tell me something about him. Where– where is he? Is he– is he worried about you? Does he have any idea what happened? I– I will bring him to you.

[Li struggles to talk]

Bill: You have to tell me who he is. What is your son’s name?

Li: In…

[Grunts]

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Y&R Best Lines Friday, July 22, 2022

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Billy: You okay?

Victoria: Yeah, I-I’m fine. I-I’m sorry. I know, I jumped a mile.

Billy: It’s alright. You know, this old place. It cracks and pops when the wind blows. You remember how scared the kids used to get?

Victoria: [Chuckles] Yes, I do. Now they just make a game out of it.

Billy: Yeah. “What monster made that sound?” Is the, uh, the grumpy goblin — is that still the winner?

Victoria: Well, now that Katie’s in her sci-fi phase, she likes to speculate about an alien who’s taken up residence in the attic.

Billy: I do not believe that she is reading sci-fi. Seems like yesterday we were teaching her the alphabet.

Victoria: I sort of wish that we could just stop time — you know? — And keep them at this age where they’re old enough to not need us to hold their hand anymore, but they’re young enough to just be innocent and get excited about everything.

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Victoria: [Sighs] What — what the hell are you doing out there?

Ashland: I was debating whether to even make my presence known.

Victoria: As opposed to what? Hiding out in the bushes and spying on me. What’s wrong with you?

Ashland: I just wanted to see you one last time.

Victoria: You shouldn’t be here right now. Maybe I should call the police. Do I need a restraining order against you?

Ashland: I’m sorry, okay? I didn’t mean to scare you. But after everything we’ve shared, I just…

[Sighs] I don’t know how to say goodbye.

Victoria: [Sighing] Ughh!

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GH Short Recap Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Nicolas gets Esme reinstated at Spring Ridge as an intern.

Nicolas and Ava decide not to get a divorce.

Curtis stands guard at the hospital just in case the bartender awakens.

Trina is happy that Rory is in court to support her even though he is putting his job at risk.

Sonny and Nina continue to argue about Carly.

Spencer continues to pressure Esme to set Trina free.

Esme calls Spring Ridge to ask for a visit with Ryan.

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Summer suggests that Noah consider using a space inside the Grand Phoenix for his new night club because Victor may not like the idea of turning the Top of the Tower into a night club.

Sally overhears Adam telling Sharon that he let her go, so that he wouldn’t be an albatross around her neck, so he let her fly, away. Sally once again tells Adam that she loves him and doesn’t want the job at Newman Media. Adam and Sally kiss but Adam tells Sally to stop making a fool of herself.

Victor arrives at Victoria’s house just before Chance arrives to question Victoria and Nick about Ashland’s accident. Nick and Victoria tell Chance everything that happened even the part, where Ashland’s body was gone when they returned from their walk. Chance promises to find Ashland and press charges against him for what he did to Victoria. Chance leaves and Nick wonders if Victor knows what happened to Ashland us body.

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Days Update Monday, July 25, 2022

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Joseph Mueller

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Kayla sits in the town square, reading the news on her phone and asks if yesterday was get out of jail free day. Steve joins her. Kayla complains to him about what the Governor has done and the amount of chances Kristen and Orpheus have already gotten. Steve bets the one thing Kristen and Orpheus share is an overwhelming thirst for revenge.

Nicole joins Chloe at Basic Black. Nicole questions where Brady is and talks to Chloe about a positive business dinner she had, but then notes that Chloe is distracted. Chloe guesses that Nicole hasn’t heard the news. Nicole says she’s been on a plane, so she asks what news. Chloe thinks back to finding out that Kristen was pardoned.

Brady is outside the Brady Pub, calling for security to be doubled at the Salem Inn, his parents’ house, and the office. Eric approaches and startles Brady. Brady says to call him when everything is set up and hangs up. Eric asks if he thinks Kristen is going to come at him like that. Brady says he doesn’t know what the hell she’s going to do, but he knows he’s not going to get a lot of warning.

Ava and Jake wake up together on the air mattress in their apartment which Jake complains about. Kristen wakes up comfortable in the bed, remarking that he could try sleeping on a cot in prison. Krissten comments that she was having a lovely dream and thanks to the Governor, she’s going to make those dreams come true.

Gabi wakes up alone in bed. Li Shin is up in the room, finishing a phone call as he says “I love you too”. Gabi remarks that she hopes he didn’t end the call on her account. Li apologizes for waking her up. Gabi then questions who he was saying “I love you” to.

Nicole is shocked as Chloe reveals to her that Kristen was pardoned. Nicole questions how the hell she pulled that off. Chloe says she has no idea. Nicole worries about Brady.

Brady and Eric sit together in the Pub. Brady says he doesn’t want to overreact. Eric is not sure it’s possible to overreact when it comes to Kristen. Eric asks about Rachel. Brady responds that’s what worries him the most.

Chloe informs Nicole that Kristen had called Brady from prison a couple hours before the pardon, asking him to bring Rachel to visit but he said no and then told her that Rachel was still in California with Theresa and Tate. Nicole worries that Kristen now knows where Rachel is.

Brady informs Eric that he talked to Theresa, who is going to talk to Shane Donovan about security in case Kristen plans on going to California, but that might not be the first thing on her agenda. Eric wonders what the might be. Brady says the only thing he’s sure about is that he never knows what the hell Kristen is thinking.

Nicole asks Chloe if Brady is beefing up security. Chloe confirms that’s what he’s doing now but says they could have all the security in the world. Nicole says after everything Kristen has done, she could still get a full pardon, so who knows what else she could get away with.

Brady mentions not getting much sleep as he was up all night, just waiting for Kristen to walk through the door. Brady knows that’s not her style as she’d love the idea of him waiting up all night, knowing she’s loose but not knowing where she is. Brady calls it a special kind of Hell.

Kristen drinks coffee in bed and talks about how good it is, joking that she might never leave as Ava and Jake are annoyed. Kristen thanks Ava for letting her borrow clothes, talking about how it’s preferable to the prison wear. Jake brings up that he and Gabi both owe Kristen for her vote in the DiMera board. Kristen assures that she hasn’t forgotten. Jake asks if they are even now but Kristen says not even close. Ava comments on Kristen hogging the covers on the bed. Kristen jokes that no one else ever complained about anything with her in bed. Kristen then decides lounging around is not on the agenda, so she is going to stir the pot everywhere as she goes to get dressed.

Kayla worries to Steve if they should even be out in public while Orpheus is on the loose. Steve assures that he has his ear to the ground and he won’t be surprised. Jada then approaches and greets Steve, surprising him. Steve gets up and hugs her, asking why she didn’t tell him that she was coming so soon. Jada says it all happened so fast. Steve introduces Jada to Kayla. Kayla mentions loving Jada’s dad Marcus and calls him a great doctor. Steve agrees that he was a great man and his friend since the orphanage days. Steve adds that he still misses him. Kayla says she was really sad to hear he had passed away. Steve asks Jada about her interview. She reveals it was yesterday and she got the job. Steve says that’s great and mentions that he told Kayla he recommended her to Rafe. Steve asks when she starts. Jada reveals that she started yesterday and hit the ground running so she wasn’t able to call and thank him. Steve jokes about Rafe having her working already. Jada informs him that Rafe actually assigned her to Abigail’s case and that Kayla was going to be her next call. Kayla asks why. Jada explains that Sarah was brought in yesterday for questioning which Kayla questions. Jada says she can’t go in to much detail but she questioned her about where she was on the night of Abigail’s murder. Steve asks what reason she would have to question Sarah. Jada repeats that she can’t get in to it, but she’s more concerned with Sarah’s medical condition and her hallucinations. Jada says she’s just trying to understand the situation, so she’s going to need to access Sarah’s medical records. Kayla says she can’t just hand them over because of medical privacy but Jada points out exceptions for law enforcement. Steve suggests they talk this out over breakfast at the Pub on him.

Eric gets that Brady is upset and worried, but Kristen is Rachel’s mom, so maybe all she wants is contact. Brady says that’s what Kristen said on the phone yesterday before the pardon. Brady is glad Rachel is in California, so he had the perfect excuse to not have to take his daughter on a prison visit. Brady adds that now that Kristen is out, he can’t stop her from going to California and he can’t tell his daughter that she can’t see her mom. Brady needs to find a way to control how and when she sees her. Eric suggests to get Justin started that as quick as possible. Brady says it bugs him the way this all started because he thought Kristen got caught because she got careless and desperate to see Rachel, but she got caught almost as soon as she got in to town which makes him think she planned it but he knows it sounds paranoid. Brady states that he just has a very bad feeling about all of this. A tattooed young man sitting at the bar attempts to steal money from the tip jar but Eric catches him.

Kristen comes out of the bathroom as Ava is massaging Jake. Kristen remarks that the night on the air mattress really took it out on Jake. Kristen tells Jake that she will make it up to him by letting him stay home while she makes excuses for him when she goes to see Gabi at the office. Jake asks if she’s going to collect on that favor and warns her that Gabi and Li Shin won’t be as willing to give up their bed as they were. Kristen responds that she’s aiming a bit higher than a sleepover. Jake asks what that means. Kristen tells Jake that he’s her brother and family but Gabi means nothing to her which makes her vote for Gabi a sizable favor so she thinks a sizable thank you is in order. Jake angrily asks what exactly Kristen wants from Gabi. Kristen tells him to calm down and calls Gabi his girlfriend which Ava quickly corrects. Kristen is sure Gabi will be thrilled to see her and be willing to do whatever it takes to get her back on her feet, bringing up the support Gabi got when she was released from prison. Kristen says she’s just giving the chance to pay it forward as she exits. Jake tells Ava that he’s going to take a long, hot shower to see if he can un knot his back. Jake stops to ask Ava if he should call Gabi to warn her. Ava points out that if Gabi reads the paper, she already knows that Kristen is coming. Jake agrees and then goes to shower while Ava looks upset.

Li jokes about Gabi sounding jealous but tells her not to worry as he was just talking to his mother. Gabi questions that since they’ve been dating for over a month and this is the first time she’s hearing about his mother. Li blames his father’s presence dominating any conversation about his parents. Li offers to call her back to prove it to her. Gabi says then he would resent her for not trusting him. Gabi guesses she just doesn’t know him as well as she thought. Li responds that a little mystery keeps it interesting. Gabi remarks that she’s an open book. Li brings up Gabi’s unusually close working relationship with her most recent ex. Li says at first, Jake was put off that they were together but not anymore so maybe Jake knows something that he doesn’t. Gabi assures that Jake doesn’t care because he’s with Ava now. Li asks if that bothers her. Gabi says she’ll show him how little that bothers her as Li removes his shirt and they start kissing in bed.

Nicole reminds Chloe that no matter what Kristen tries to pull, Brady loves Chloe and knows what Kristen is all about. Chloe says she knows she’s right and she does trust Brady, but they have this weird bond like Kristen still has a hold over him, like she’s still kind of under his skin. Chloe guesses Nicole knows what she’s talking about as sometimes when you’ve both moved on, you still have a pull towards another person. Nicole says that worked out great for them. Chloe asks if she’s talking about Rafe. Nicole asks who else she would be talking about, and then says not her too.

Eric warns the man at the bar that he’s been working really hard for those tips. Eric tells him that it doesn’t have to be this bad and offers to help him. Eric goes to get his card to give him but the man instead shoves Eric aside and runs out the door, right as Steve, Kayla, and Jada arrive. Steve asks what they missed.

Ava paces, telling herself not to be an idiot. Jake comes out of the shower and asks what he missed and why she’s suddenly an idiot. Ava calls that a private conversation. Jake asks what she doesn’t want him to know. Ava says she’s trying really hard not to be the same jealous idiot that screwed up her last two relationships. Jake asks who she is jealous of and says not Gabi. Ava knows it sounds crazy but when Kristen called Gabi his girlfriend, he did not contradict her and then he wanted to warn Gabi about Kristen coming which got under her skin. Ava adds that the irony of all this is that she originally went after Jake to get under Gabi’s skin but now she thinks she’s falling for him. Ava admits she didn’t plan it but she doesn’t want to set herself up for disappointment if he’s still in love with Gabi.

Gabi and Li go to the DiMera Office. Gabi says they might be a little late but it was worth it. Li starts to tell her there is something she should know, but Gabi walks in to the office to find Kristen sitting at the desk.

Jada questions who the guy at the Pub was and if everything is okay. Eric says everything is fine and it was just a misunderstanding. Jada offers to track him down. Brady asks who she is. Steve introduces Jada as the daughter of one of his oldest friends and the newest member of the Salem Police Department. Brady says it’s nice to meet her but he has to go make sure Chloe is okay. Brady adds that he heard about the pardons and questions what the hell the Governor was thinking as he then exits the Pub. Steve remarks that it’s like the Governor released a plague of locusts on them.

Gabi questions if Kristen broke out of prison and says she’s going right back as she pulls her phone out. Li explains that the Governor pardoned Kristen yesterday. Gabi asks why he would do that. Kristen says they are not going to talk about her, but about business and how she can help Gabi clean up the mess she has made of it.

Jake questions Ava thinking he’s still in love with Gabi. Ava says she doesn’t know but she knows she’s been an also ran and second choice a couple times and does not want to go down that road again. Ava says that with Steve, it was always Kayla hovering around and Rafe and Nicole was the same thing as deep down she always knew. Ava asks Jake if she’s a consolation prize to him. Jake brings up Ava getting involved with him to stick it to Gabi. Jake admits that it was the same for him and that it probably wasn’t the best way to start a relationship but he’s not Steve or Rafe. Jake tells her that with he and Gabi, he was an also ran too.

Nicole complains to Chloe that she’s trying to tell her how happy she and Rafe are, yet Chloe goes there. Chloe says she’s not saying that Nicole doesn’t love Rafe, but brings up her and Eric. Nicole says she already heard this from Allie and asks what she has to do. Nicole assures that Eric being in town is irrelevant as she is a happily married woman. Brady arrives and hugs Chloe, making sure she is okay. Chloe asks if there’s any news. Brady says not yet. Nicole jokes that maybe she should’ve stayed in New York.

Steve, Kayla, Eric, and Jada sit together to eat at the Pub. Kayla explains to Jada how Roman and Bo are her brothers and both cops while Roman is Eric’s father. Kayla adds that Shawn is Bo’s son and a cop too, so the Brady Pub has always been known as the place where all the cops hang out. Jada mentions being here once before and having a run-in with Roman’s short order cook, Clyde. Steve jokes about Clyde. Eric says that Roman believes in second chances. Kayla asks how many miles Eric ran today. Eric says none as he was on his way but he bumped in to Brady. Jada points out that she is also a runner. Eric mentions some great trails through the park and offers to show her some time. Jada asks what Eric does. Kayla comments that Eric is sort of between things. Eric explains that he used to be a priest and is now trying to figure out what to do next.

Nicole assures Brady that she has his back. Brady says he’s just worried about Rachel. Brady mentions seeing Eric earlier. Nicole decides to give them some privacy and says she has an errand to run as she then exits. Brady asks if Chloe is okay. Chloe says now that he is here, she is, as they kiss.

Kristen gives Gabi a folder and says she needs to redo the projections because they don’t account for inflation and because she told her to. Kristen reminds Gabi of why her name is on the door. Gabi says she will never forget that Kristen made it happen and she will always be grateful for that. Kristen points out that if it wasn’t for her, Gabi would be out on the streets. Kristen warns that it would be fairly easy to push Gabi out with another vote with slightly different results.

Jake tells Ava about how Gabi had already found the one before he came in to the picture, in his twin brother Stefan, and they would still be together if Stefan wasn’t dead. Jake clarifies that it doesn’t mean they didn’t love each other but in the end, it was amazing how quickly what they had fell apart because they had no foundation. Jake admits they didn’t trust each other and that it hurt badly at the time, but he realized they weren’t the love of their lives. Jake assures Ava that he is not still pining after Gabi and that he is over her. Jake adds that Gabi being all over Shin doesn’t bother him that much because he has something better to think about. Jake then brings up Ava saying she’s falling for him. Ava clarifies that she said she thinks she is. Jake responds that he knows he’s falling for her, so Ava asks how. Jake talks about counting down the time at work until he gets to see her again. Ava admits she does that too. Jake says most people can’t see through her tough exterior, but he sees right through it and sees the real her as they then kiss.

Gabi questions Li if Kristen can force another round of votes. Gabi argues that the odds of Kristen getting voted in to her place are zero because EJ and Chad would never go for that. Kristen agrees that they’d rather torch the place than hand it over to her, but that doesn’t mean she can’t throw all things DiMera in to utter chaos. Kristen says they got off to a tense start but says she’s happy to have Gabi in charge and comes in peace, only to cash in on a favor. Gabi questions what Kristen wants that she has the power to grant her. Gabi asks what she wants and if she’s going to end up in prison for giving it to her.

Eric tells Jada that it was nice meeting her. Jada tells him to have a good run. Eric assumes Steve and Kayla will be showing Jada around town. Steve says they offered, but she’s too busy with work. Jada mentions that it hasn’t made it easy to find a place since the Salem Inn is not really sustainable on a cop’s salary. Eric points out that Roman rents rooms upstairs at the Pub that are reasonable. Jada thanks him and says she’ll keep that in mind. Jada tells him that maybe she’ll see him on a run. Eric then exits the Pub.

Nicole walks through the park when the tattooed young man from earlier at the Pub approaches and demands Nicole give him her purse.

Ava and Jake walk through the town square. Ava doesn’t know why they are here since Kristen finally left, so they have their place to themselves. Jake points out that this is where the jewelry store is. Ava asks what he wants there. Jake says they sell rings there which she questions. Jake doesn’t like that Ava feels he’s not serious about this relationship and he really doesn’t want her feeling like an also ran because she’s not. Jake repeats that Gabi is not the love of his life and Gwen certainly wasn’t either, but maybe Ava could be. Ava asks if Jake is saying he wants to marry her.

After Kristen leaves the office, Li says that could’ve been a lot worse. Gabi responds that she had to give Kristen what she wanted, but at least she’s someone else’s headache now..

Brady talks on the phone with Theresa about there being no sign of Kristen in California. Brady asks Theresa not to say anything to Rachel until he knows what Kristen is planning. Kristen then arrives and says that won’t be a long wait. Kristen then announces herself as the new boss of Basic Black and asks who is going to get her some coffee.

Jada tells Steve and Kayla that she has to get going. Jada adds that she knows Kayla is loyal to Sarah and she’s not trying to make things tense, but she just really wants to see justice done for Abigail. Steve wishes Jada luck. Jada asks if he thinks she will need it. Steve responds that a Salem cop needs luck every day of the year..

As the man demands Nicole’s purse, Eric comes by. Eric tries to calm the situation as the man tells him to back off. Eric says this doesn’t have to end badly. The man then grabs Nicole and pulls a gun on her, warning Eric that he said to back off and he meant it.

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, July 25, 2022

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Christine

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Ashland heavily implied he planned to kill Victoria. He grabbed her, and she broke free and threatened him with a fireplace poker. Nick entered and saw Ashland menacing Victoria. When Nick found out Ashland had grabbed Victoria, he punched Ashland, causing him to fall and hit his head. Ashland didn’t have a pulse, and Nick and Victoria thought he was dead. Since Victoria was resistant to calling the police, they called Chance instead. They went on a walk, and Victoria thanked Nick for saving her life. When they reentered the house, Ashland was gone.

Sharon and Chance talked about the night Rey died. Victoria called Chance and said Ashland had an accident. Phyllis and Nikki decided to make it look like Diane was sabotaging Marchetti. Nikki thought Phyllis should take a job at Marchetti so she could damage Diane’s reputation from the inside. Diane confided in Jack that she was nervous about her job, because she really wanted to impress Kyle and Summer. Jack gave Diane a pep talk, but when she asked if they’d ever be friends, he turned cool toward her. Later, they spent time watching their grandson sleep. Back to the Daytime Recaps Page

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Y&R Update Monday, July 25, 2022

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Christine

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Nick was on Victoria’s doorstep. He knocked and called out to her. It was noisy out, due to high winds and barking dogs. Inside the house, Victoria asked Ashland what he meant when he said there was only one way for this to end. He was in a rage, and he took a step toward her, causing her to back away. Her eyes were filled with tears. Nick called, and Victoria said she needed to answer the phone, but Ashland said no. She glanced at the fireplace poker. Victoria said that it was her security detail, and if she didn’t answer within 15 minutes, they’d come inside. “Well then, we’re gonna have to make this quick,” Ashland replied.

Back outside, Nick saw the lights were on, but he thought Victoria might be asleep. He recorded a voice message asking her to call and let him know she was safe, then he left. Ashland didn’t buy Victoria’s bluff about the security detail calling her. He said she’d been lying to him for weeks, so he didn’t believe her now. He was sorry it had to end this way, but maybe it was inevitable. He said said that they were both unique powerhouses and driven, so maybe it was a mistake to think they could work this relationship out, because both of them couldn’t be on top – someone had to fall. She did not understand his ramblings, and she wanted him to leave. He pulled out the Loch family ring she gave him as a gift. He reminded her that she’d said it was supposed to represent their bright shiny future, but it only represented her lies and deception. He said he’d never wear it again, but he’d keep it as a reminder of how cruel people could be. “I’m cruel after everything that you’ve done?,” she shouted. He screamed that he loved her and she used that love against him. She began to point out that he started it, but he wouldn’t let her get a word in. He went on a tirade arguing that she was worst that he was, because he was willing to become a better person for her, and he walked through fire for her.

Victoria begged Ashland to calm down. He snarled that he risked his life pulling her from that burning car only to have her destroy his life. He wished that he’d left her to burn to death. “I should’ve let you die. Because maybe then I could still believe now that you loved me til the bitter end,” he said.

Victoria contended that Ashland only had himself to blame for how his life turned out. He advanced on her, ordering her to stop saying that because she sounded like Victor. She said even if she’d died in that crash, he wouldn’t have been loved because she’d fallen in love with who he pretended to be. “And who was that, Victoria? A stronger younger version of your dad?,” he asked. She said it wasn’t even close. She saw him for who he was now – he wasn’t the strong and powerful Ashalnd Locke, and he wasn’t anywhere near the man her father was, he wasn’t even poor pathetic Bobby DeFranco, who he’d left in New Jersey.

Victoria yelled at Ashland that he was pathetic, sad, ugly and disgusting, and no one could ever love him. Ashland grabbed Victoria by the upper arms and ordered her not to say that. She broke free and shoved him off, then she ran over and grabbed the fireplace poker. He approached again, but he backed up when she held the poker to his chest. “You bitch,” he snarled. Victoria ran toward the door, and Ashland followed, saying he wasn’t going to let her leave. Just then, Nick burst in and ordered Ashland to get back. Nick demanded to know what was going on. “Your sister and I are saying our final goodbyes,” Ashland said.

Nick got caught up to speed, and he positioned himself between Ashland and Victoria. Victoria said she’d repeatedly asked Ashland to leave. Ashland said he didn’t break the law since Victoria let him in. she pointed out that he’d been lurking outside. Nick told Victoria to call the police. Ashland said there was no need since Victoria said the security team was on the way, in spite of the fact that there was no intended malice on his part. Nick argued that everything Ashland did to the family had malice. Ashland groused about Nick breaking up a conversation between a husband and wife. Victoria pointed out that they weren’t married. Ashland rushed toward Victoria, screaming about their unbreakable bond, but Nick pushed him backward. “You keep your hands of me!,” Ashland ordered. Nick told Victoria to call the police, and she turned to get her phone from the kitchen, while Ashland demanded that she stay put. Nick told Ashland not to talk to Victoria like that.

Victoria stopped and stayed in the living room. She heard Ashland say he’d talk to her however he damn well pleased. Nick shoved Ashland and said if he didn’t leave, there was going to be a problem. Ashland maintained that he didn’t do anything wrong. Victoria countered that Ashland broke into her house, threatened her and grabbed her. Victoria went to get the phone. Nick snapped when he heard that Ashland had put his hands on Victoria. He punched Ashland in the face, and he fell and hit his head on the fireplace hearth.

Ashland was still. Nick didn’t believe Ashland was really knocked out, since he’d been faking since since day one. He kicked Ashland and ordered him to get up. Ashland remained motionless, and a concerned Nick knelt down by him. Victoria came running back in and asked what was wrong. Nick couldn’t feel a pulse. Victoria wrapped her hand around Ashland’s head to feel for a pulse too. She couldn’t find one either, and when she withdrew her hand, Nick saw that it was coated in blood. The siblings shared an alarmed look.

While Nick closed the patio doors, Victoria did CPR, then she told Nick Ashland was dead. Victoria never called 911, because she’d hoped Nick could get Ashland out without calling the authorities. Nick said to call them now, but Victoria wasn’t sure that was the right thing to do. She thought maybe they should call their father, but he said no. “I’m responsible. I hit him. We got to do the right thing. When has circumventing the law ever worked out for us?,” he said. Victoria brought up the consequences. Nick thought it was self defense – Ashland attacked Victoria, so Nick had to hit him, and he fell. Victoria wasn’t sure the district attorney would see it that way. Nick said to call Chance then, because he was family, and he could help. Victoria got on the phone while Nick went outside for air.

Chance was at Crimson Lights with Sharon. He wanted coffee because he figured it’d be a late night at work. He said when the weather got weird, things tended to happen. Sharon looked uncomfortable, and Chance apologized. She said it was okay. She acknowledged that Rey’s accident happened on a very foggy night, but the crash turned out to be unrelated to the weather. Chance didn’t want to bring up bad memories for Sharon. She said it was fine – she was thinking about Rey too. She asked how things were out there, and he said it was mostly fine, just some fallen trees. He hoped he was just being paranoid. Victoria called Chance and asked him to come by because Ashland got hurt.

Victoria went outside and stood with Nick. He told her how he’d been about to leave the house earlier, but something didn’t feel right, so he came in through the back door. He felt he needed to go over the night’s events to get his story straight for Chance. “He was coming after you again, so I hit him and then he fell down. I was just trying to stop him. Obviously, I didn’t want him to die,” Nick said. Victoria said it was an accident, simple as that. He didn’t think it felt that simple. He decided to go walk this off. He left.

Victoria followed Nick out into the woods. She told him he saved her life tonight. He wasn’t so sure. She said she could tell from the look in Ashland’s eyes that he was going to kill her. She repeated what Ashland said about last goodbyes and how he wished she died in the car accident. Nick thought that was sick. She said Nick did what he had to do to stop Ashland. Victoria was grateful. He was glad he was there for her, but he took a man’s life tonight and there was no changing that. She said he had her back, just like he’d always promised, and she’d do whatever she could for him. He knew. They hugged, and he said they had to get back to the house.

Victoria and Nick went back to the house. She asked what he was going to say to Chance. He said he’d just tell the truth. They noticed the patio doors rattling, and Nick thought he didn’t close them tightly enough. They soon noticed that Ashland was gone. There was just a small pool of blood on the floor and hearth where he’d fallen.

Nikki entered the Grand Phoenix. Victor called and relayed Adam’s warning that Ashland was out for blood. Victor wanted Nikki to be safe. She was more worried about Victoria. He reminded her that he had everything under control. The call ended, and Nikki met with Phyllis, who was hoping Nikki’s investigators came up with something on Diane. Nikki was disappointed to say that they hadn’t. Ashley texted that she couldn’t make it. She also told them not to worry about Diane using Allie, because Allie could hold her own. Phyllis didn’t have the same faith in Allie, because she was lovely and sweet, and Diane took advantage of people like that. Phyllis ranted about Diane, and Nikki asked what had her so riled up.

Phyllis was miffed because she met with Summer earlier, and Summer had acted like Diane deserved a medal for saving Harrison from Ashland. Nikki said that was ridiculous. Nikki was there at the park, and all Diane did was send a text to Michael. Phyllis said Diane probably did it so everyone would fall all over her. Nikki said you would’ve thought Diane saved Harrison from a burning building with the way Michael gushed over her. Phyllis wondered what was wrong with Michael. Nikki said Ashland gave Diane a look like she’d betrayed him. It made Nikki wonder if Ashland and Diane had an arrangement, and she double crossed him. Nikki said the worst part was Ashland got out of jail in a matter of hours, and now this situation made him even more furious.

Phyllis was sorry Ashland was pointing his anger toward the Newmans instead of someone who deserved it, like Diane. Nikki was sure Diane would walk away unscathed, since she inexplicably had a charmed life. Phyllis thought they should make it look like Diane was intentionally trying to sabotage Marchetti. Nikki really liked this idea. She said she knew she could count on Phyllis to think of something devious and underhanded. Phyllis said she was better at this than Nikki.

Phyllis said this would be tricky because they didn’t want to actually hurt the company or Summer. They also didn’t have anyone on the inside, because Ashley worked strictly at Jabot. Phyllis said that there were some people coming form Italy to work and some new hires. She said it was ironic because Summer offered her a job at Marchetti, and she turned it down. Nikki assumed Phyllis didn’t take the job because of Jack. Phyllis said she didn’t want to leave him. Nikki was sorry it didn’t work out. Phyllis alluded to the point that things had been going well between her and Jack until Diane’s arrival. That was why she was willing to do whatever it took to get that bitch out of their lives for good.

Phyllis thought it was too bad Chelsea didn’t take the job at Marchetti, because she could’ve helped them out, since she liked schemes. Nikki said they needed someone with an ax to grind toward Diane. Nikki thought Phyllis should tell Summer she wanted to work at Marchetti. Phyllis said that she couldn’t do that because she ran the hotel. Nikki thought the place could run itself. Phyllis had an idea.

The winds whipped around Diane on Jack’s doorstep, pelting her with leaves. Jack ushered her inside. He told her that when he was a kid they used to call summer wind that came out of nowhere wicked winds, and it was a bad omen. He said when wind like this kicked up, trouble was right around the corner. “And here you are,” he said, smiling. She was sorry to come unannounced, but she came to talk to Kyle. He said Kyle and Summer were gone. Jack thanked Diane for the situation at the park.

Diane modestly stated that she did what anyone would’ve done – she knew about the restraining order, so when Ashland showed up, she texted Michael. Jack said Diane still took a risk, and he knew Ashland was playing on her emotions. Diane said that Jack deserved some credit too because he warned her about Ashland. Jack thought Diane was brave to risk getting on the wrong side of Ashland. Diane didn’t think she was in danger. He didn’t know why she wasn’t just thanking him for the praise instead of arguing with him. She thanked him. He said Kyle was very pleased with the way she handled this. She said she’d do anything for Kyle. Diane had come to ask Kyle some work questions, but she wondered if Jack could help instead.

Jack said Marchetti was Kyle’s domain, so Diane should ask him. Diane said her questions were larger and not specific to Marchetti – things like protocol and early expectations vs. long term goals. Jack was sure those were rudimentary questions for Diane, who’d been in business the whole time they’d known each other. He was sure that pretending to be dead hadn’t taken away her ability to handle new situations. She said she might be rusty. He told her to fake it. He was sure she could bluff her way through this and hundreds of other situations. She asked if he was teasing or being mean. “I’ll never tell,” he replied. He offered her a drink, and she accepted. She accurately guessed the kind of drink he was going to make for himself, and he said she knew him well.

Diane was nervous about her job. Jack was surprised anything made her nervous. She said she didn’t let many people see that side of her. He was flattered. She saw no point in trying to fool him, given their history. She agreed with what he said earlier – she could fake her way through any scenario, but this job was different. She didn’t want to let Kyle down. He said Kyle would understand that she had to learn on the job. Diane said she also had to impress Summer and everyone else. Jack was sure Kyle would give Diane the benefit of the doubt every time, but Summer could be tougher. Diane said she couldn’t bluff or use her old bag of tricks with Summer. Jack asked if one of Diane’s tricks was showing up asking for Kyle when she actually only wanted Jack’s advice. “I’ll never tell,” she said, and they smiled.

Jack thought Diane should stop putting so much pressure on herself. She said she had a good thing going and she didn’t want to mess it up. He said that Kyle and Summer were intelligent, rational people who knew she wasn’t an expert in public relations. He thought all they expected was commitment and honesty. She thought being honest in PR was unusual, but he said not for companies under the Jabot umbrella. He guessed that was the hardest part for her. She hoped people would stop rubbing her history in her face. He said old habits died hard.

Diane didn’t take this job opportunity for granted. It meant a lot that she was going to work so closely with Kyle and Summer. She also appreciated Jack for not preventing them from hiring her. She was sure it was hard for him to see Kyle readily accept her. He said it proved something was missing in Kyle’s life, and her return filled a void. She was sure he must resent her for leaving him to raise Kyle alone. He said resentment was a waste of time and energy. She thanked him for his remarkable restraint. He wanted her to know it wasn’t for her benefit. She hoped that one day they could be friends. She’d made a bet with herself that she could pull that off. She asked what her odds were. “You don’t want to know,” he replied.

Later, Diane was pleased because she and Jack had gone upstairs and peeked in on the sleeping Harrison. Jack said their grandson could put a smile on your face. She loved hearing him say “our grandson.” She was so glad she decided to reclaim her life – even if it ended tomorrow, spending time with Harrison and Kyle made it worth it, even though Harrison didn’t know she was his grandmother. Jack said that was for Kyle to tell him. Diane decided to leave. The wind had let up, and Jack said maybe there was no trouble tonight after all.

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Days Short Recap Friday, July 22, 2022

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Michele and Cheryl

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Shawn apologized to Belle for having sex with Jan when he thought she was her. He also said he should have included her in his plans for the baby. She knew she didn’t make things easy for him. He thought he should have worked harder on a solution that would have helped all of them. She couldn’t blame him for everything because she did what she always did. She sought comfort in the arms of another man. He knew she wanted to hurt him, but he wanted to know if she fell in love with EJ. She said that she wasn’t in love with EJ. She cried because she hurt him. They apologized to each other. Shawn wondered where that left them. Evan found Orpheus and was excited about them leaving. Orpheus said that Kristen nearly tanked the deal. Rolf walked in the room. He was glad to be included in the plan. Rolf hugged Orpheus for getting him out of prison. He said that was Kristen’s idea.

Xander went to the police station and demanded that Rafe let Sarah out. Rafe wanted him to calm down. Xander said he was losing out of his happiness. Rafe said if Sarah was innocent, she could still help with the investigation. Rafe got a call about the pardons. Jada told Sarah that Lucas was able to place her at the crime scene. She asked Sarah about the drugs she was taking. Sarah admitted that she was hallucinating ever since Abby left the syringe in the tunnels. Jada wanted to know if she was upset with Abby. Sarah said she was angry at Kristen for injecting her in the first place. Jada wanted to know about the attacks during her hallucinations. Sarah said she never went to the DiMera mansion. Jada reminded her that Lucas saw her there and saw her drop something at the mansion. She thought it could have been the murder weapon. Sarah wanted to know why she would Abby. Jada said she could have been hallucinated and thought Abby was Kristen. Sarah wanted to leave.

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Days Short Recap Thursday, July 21, 2022

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Michele and Cheryl

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Orpheus wanted Evan to stop pacing. He told him that he couldn’t let Shawn raise his son. He wanted to get out of there. Orpheus said they could get out that day since Jan gave him the password to the Salem PD. Orpheus told Evan to go on as if nothing happened. Orpheus pulled out a cellphone. Orpheus called the governor and let him know that he found out everything about him. The governor wanted to know what he wanted. Orpheus thought that was more like it. Chloe went to see Shawn so she could see the baby. She bought a gift for the baby. He told her that Belle didn’t want to forgive him. He told her how Belle slept with EJ. Chloe defended Belle to him. She told him that he should have been trying to save his marriage. He realized that baby was his. Chloe believed that Belle would have a change of heart once she holds the baby. He told her that she couldn’t be in the same room with him. Chloe believed they were meant to be together.

Evan entered the infirmary and saw Kristen. She told him that she didn’t know when she will see her daughter again. He understood because he had a son and knew he would see him soon. Kristen wanted to know if he was getting paroled. He said he was up for parole. She didn’t believe. She demanded to know how he was getting out of jail. He said he couldn’t tell her. She put him in a headlock and threatened to put his eye out if he didn’t tell her. He told her offscreen. The governor went to see Orpheus. He told the governor about his secret. The governor wanted to know if he wanted a transfer. Orpheus wanted to be out of prison. He couldn’t let him out of prison. Orpheus threatened to expose him. Everyone watched TV and saw that Kristen, Orpheus and Evan were given full pardons. Everyone’s mouths dropped at the news.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Michele and Cheryl

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Jada wanted to take Sarah in for questioning about Abby’s murder. Maggie, Sarah and Xander wanted to stop her from doing it. Jada said there was an eyewitness that placed her at the scene of the crime. Xander told Jada that Sarah had no reason to be at the crime scene. Sarah admitted that she was at the scene of the crime. She admitted that Marlena suggested that she talk to Abby about what they went through. Jada asked her if she went to see Abby that night. Sarah remembered going there, but she didn’t get a chance to talk to her. Xander wanted Jada to leave so they could finish their ceremony. He said Sarah could answer her questions after the ceremony. Jada wanted to know if that what she wanted. Sarah apologized to Xander and said she couldn’t go through with the wedding at the time. She wanted to do what she could to help with the investigation. She insisted she didn’t have anything to hide. Xander assured Sarah that she didn’t hurt Abby. She wondered if she forgot what she did. She wondered if she thought Abby was Kristen and killed her by mistake.

Rafe let Chad know that he would be interviewing a new suspect. Chad wanted to know who it was, but Rafe explained that he couldn’t tell him. Chad wanted to know how he could stay calm through that. Sonny walked into the DiMera mansion to keep Chad company. Chad told Sonny he felt guilty for keeping quiet about Lucas kidnapping Sami. He said EJ wanted his shares now that he knows he set him up. He said if EJ was right and Lucas killed Abby, he could have prevented it from happening. Lucas thanked Marlena for helping him remember what happened the night Abby was murdered. He was sorry for what he did to Sami. He hoped Sarah could clear him of the murder charge. Rafe walked in the room and asked Lucas about seeing Sarah at the DiMera mansion. He said he saw Sarah drop something and put it in her pocket. He said he didn’t see what it was. Rafe wanted to know what happened afterwards. He said he wrapped his hand and realized he didn’t kill Abby.